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

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Word order: Wrong position of adverb, e.g. 'Always I am happy. (I am always happy.)'
Message: The adverb '\3' is usually put between '\1' and '\2'.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Link: https://staff.washington.edu/marynell/grammar/AdverbPl.html
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • They have been often seen together.
    Correction suggestion: have often been
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The human being is often regarded as
  • They have often been seen together.
ID: ADVERB_WORD_ORDER [7]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-30 22:33:07 +0100)