What is the difference in meaning between these four constructions?
It is usual that some adverbs can be used in different positions in a sentence, which causes a change in meaning. And this can be difficult for a non-native speaker to understand. Here is an example which I really don't understand:
Really, I can't sing.
I really can't sing.
I can't really sing.
I can't sing, really.
Would you please show me the difference in meaning between these constructions?
meaning-in-context adverb-position
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It is usual that some adverbs can be used in different positions in a sentence, which causes a change in meaning. And this can be difficult for a non-native speaker to understand. Here is an example which I really don't understand:
Really, I can't sing.
I really can't sing.
I can't really sing.
I can't sing, really.
Would you please show me the difference in meaning between these constructions?
meaning-in-context adverb-position
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It is usual that some adverbs can be used in different positions in a sentence, which causes a change in meaning. And this can be difficult for a non-native speaker to understand. Here is an example which I really don't understand:
Really, I can't sing.
I really can't sing.
I can't really sing.
I can't sing, really.
Would you please show me the difference in meaning between these constructions?
meaning-in-context adverb-position
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Mido MidoMido Mido
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It is usual that some adverbs can be used in different positions in a sentence, which causes a change in meaning. And this can be difficult for a non-native speaker to understand. Here is an example which I really don't understand:
Really, I can't sing.
I really can't sing.
I can't really sing.
I can't sing, really.
Would you please show me the difference in meaning between these constructions?
meaning-in-context adverb-position
meaning-in-context adverb-position
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Mido MidoMido Mido
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Mido MidoMido Mido
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Mido MidoMido Mido
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