I just posted this elsewhere - "was actually amusing"
Should it be written "was amusing, actually" or does it matter, grammatically speaking?
Should it be written "was amusing, actually" or does it matter, grammatically speaking?
actually.... or , actually.
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Did you need the actually in there? It's a redundant word, which is why I ask.
However, it depends of the mood if you need to say it. If you say, 'it was amusing actually', I would hear that as kind of uptight (which works for the right character). If you say, 'it was actually fun', that would sound more laid back, or like they hadn't expected it to be amusing. And if you say, 'actually, it was amusing', that might come across as bratty.
However, it depends of the mood if you need to say it. If you say, 'it was amusing actually', I would hear that as kind of uptight (which works for the right character). If you say, 'it was actually fun', that would sound more laid back, or like they hadn't expected it to be amusing. And if you say, 'actually, it was amusing', that might come across as bratty.
Agree with Barber. This is a near-perfect example of the kind of weak -ly adverb you need to expunge with maximum vigor from your manuscript. Which neatly solves the problem.
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