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Rule "Word order: Wrong position of adverb, e.g. 'Always I am happy. (I am always happy.)'"

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Description:	Word order: Wrong position of adverb, e.g. 'Always I am happy. (I am always happy.)'
Message:	The adverb '\2' is usually not used at the end of a sentence if refers to a subject pronoun that comes before it.
Category:	Style (ID: STYLE)
Link:	https://languagetool.org/insights/post/grammar-have-never-or-never-have/
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	I am happy always. Whatever the majority want in terms of dinner is fine with me, though I prefer cheaper always. She prefers expensive meals never.
Correct sentences for comparison:	I am always happy. The band emerged triumphant, as always. It's now or never. ... but better late than never. No closing punctuation: He wanted to do it but it never happened It was an event that occurred only rarely. Never. I've seen it... rarely. We did that task relatively rarely. Do they do it frequently or rarely? THANK YOU ALWAYS. In Display summary place a bullet in Always. The Beautiful Moment – The Official Clive Barker Website for All Ages – For younger readers – features Abarat and The Thief of Always. In winter always. You'll be in my heart today and always. Almost always. I need to see you, and to see you again, and to see you always. You're the man of my life and I want to make you happy always. Cinderella took them up, and, as she embraced them, said that she forgave them with all her heart, and begged them to love her always. I hope your Guardian Angel watches over you always. I'll love you always. I'll support you today and always. Not hardly. No, but going as soon as I can save $5000, so never. Well, I never! If I fail, you will see me again soon, or never. Forwards always, backwards never. The Swabians at 40 years old, are clever, and all of the others become so never. Probably never. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. Never, or at least very seldom. Victoria and Albert Museum Conservation Journal He still came to me from time to time when he desired a companion in his investigation, but these occasions grew more and more seldom. It's only three weeks since she came, and it seems as if she'd been here always. For certain, the Angels you are receiving will guide your way now and always. It's not spooky because he promised, I'll be with you always. I am with you always. I was just bugging like always.
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ID:	ADVERB_WORD_ORDER [2]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-19 22:33:07 +0200)