Language Focus: Mid-Position Adverbs
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Language Focus: Mid-Position Adverbs
Remember that adverbs tend to occur within or near the verb in formal academic writing. Look at
this excerpt from Unit One. Insert the adverb “possibly” at the beginning, in the middle, and at the end of
the sentence. Does the placement of the adverb change meaning?
...scientific writing involves the consideration of numerous factors, while building up an argument that
would convince readers and enable them to arrive at a decision...
Flow of Ideas in a Process Description
Improve the flow of ideas for the process descriptions below.