Joe was there also.
Joe was also there.
Which of the above is grammatically correct - and/or more accepted?
TIA
Joe was also there.
Which of the above is grammatically correct - and/or more accepted?
TIA
What's the rule here?
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As far as I know, the word also can be placed wherever it suits you.
Also, Joe was there.
Joe also was there.
Joe was also there.
Joe was there also.
All correct, IMO--but with subtle differences in meaning, depending on context.
Maryn
Also, Joe was there.
Joe also was there.
Joe was also there.
Joe was there also.
All correct, IMO--but with subtle differences in meaning, depending on context.
Maryn
Also, Joe was there.
Wrong. Don't use it except in dialogue.
Joe also was there.
Grammatical but awkward.
Joe was also there.
Okay.
Joe was there also.
Okay.
(The choice between the last two depends on what you want to emphasize and the level of diction you're using.)
Wrong. Don't use it except in dialogue.
Joe also was there.
Grammatical but awkward.
Joe was also there.
Okay.
Joe was there also.
Okay.
(The choice between the last two depends on what you want to emphasize and the level of diction you're using.)
Joe was also there.
I have a hard time reading 'Joe was there also' out loud. It seems awkward, although it is also correct.
I have a hard time reading 'Joe was there also' out loud. It seems awkward, although it is also correct.
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