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Adverb position 副词使用方法

"I have a question about the order of an adverb in a sentence: what is the difference between the sentence "My family really isn't different from yours" and the sentence "My family isn't really different from yours"?"

Lan Shenzhen, China

In this week's programme, Will gives some really useful advice on using adverbs.

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Do you know the difference between "I really need some new glasses" and "I need some really new glasses"?

Listen to the programme to find out how the position of adverbs in a sentence can change the emphasis of what you are saying.

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