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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 '\2' is usually put between '\3' and '\4'.
Category:	Style (ID: STYLE)
Link:	https://staff.washington.edu/marynell/grammar/AdverbPl.html
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	I always will love you. Correction suggestion: will always love I never will trouble you again. Correction suggestion: will never trouble
Correct sentences for comparison:	They usually have long hind limbs. ... Patricia always had treats available at the back door... When I was a child, I always had water with my meals. She always had trouble with adverbs. The phrase “always had trouble”, is perfect English, and I always have trouble with LT... It has been removed from the server and should never be run there. Sami always had sleep paralysis as a kid. I'm in a dialogue with Paul and others on this issue but as always would appreciate your thoughts.
ID:	ADVERB_WORD_ORDER [9]
Version:	6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-21 22:33:10 +0100)

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