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What is the correct (or preferred) placement of an adverb: preceding or
following the verb it modifies? What if the adverb is separated from the
verb? Which of the following statement is the correct (or preferred) usage:
A. If you frequently use the Dictionary, you can.....
B. If you use the Dictionary frequently, you can....
Sorry to clutter your Inboxes with such a basic question. I know that there
is a correct or preferred way to do this (and I've heard tech writers
arguing vehemently about it), but I can't remember what it is!
Your assistance is much appreciated.
- Kathy
Kathy Zaininger Xpedior
(formerly Kathy Lynch) (formerly Metamor
Technologies)
Senior Consultant One North Franklin; Suite
1500
Direct: 312.251.4279 Chicago, IL 60606
Pager: 312.916.1434 Main: 800.462.6301
Kathy -dot- Zaininger -at- xpedior -dot- com www.xpedior.com
