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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 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.
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ID: ADVERB_WORD_ORDER [9]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-24 22:33:07 +0200)