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clyded  +  942169 Wed, 14 Oct 09 06:10 PM
Hi,


Since i don't speak or write in english on a daily basis, i think that im starting to forget stuff...


here i go:


1. Which one is correct: a) we completely understand  b) we understand completely

is there a general rule for this placement?

2. Is it help you with everything you need?


Is there a book that anyone can recommend regarding questions like these?


many thanks
clyded
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CalifJim  +  942187 Wed, 14 Oct 09 06:28 PM
To my ear, We understand completely is the more neutral form, and We completely understand seems to emphasize the word completely.  Neither is grammatically wrong.


We will help you with everything (or anything) you need.


CJ
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hius22000  +  942197 Wed, 14 Oct 09 06:37 PM
1. Both options are fine, but it depends on the content

 - "we completely understand the situation..."

 - "we understand the situation completely..." - there should be an object ("situation") between the verb and the adverb.

- "we understand completely the situation"


About the placement: "completely" is an adverb (answering the question "how", describing an action, a verb).

I can think of several examples in which adverb stands before or after the verb in the sentence:


* She spoke quietly. (verb --> adverb) : the sentence is complete.

* She quietly said all what she had to say (adverb --> verb + object, the sentence must be continued)


I can't really explain the rules specifically, so maybe you should check it out in grammar books under "word order in a sentence" and "adverbs".


2. The sentence is not clear. Did you mean:

* Did you find it helpful?

* Was it helpful regarding what you needed?

* Did it answer all your needs?
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clyded  +  942204 Wed, 14 Oct 09 06:50 PM
1. Thanks, now i see what you mean. thanks for the rules too...

2. Sorry about that... I want to know which one is correct:

a) help you with everything

b) help you in everything


best regards,
clyded
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