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lazmoth
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 Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:59 am Post subject: Question about word order |
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Hi!
Could I have you guys take a look at these 2 sentences:
(1) Could I have first your name?
(2) I have here your complete name on the form.
Now I understand that it would be better to say: Could I have your name first? or I have your complete name here on the form. (Or is it? Maybe there are more correct structures)
But what grammar rule can I cite? Are the sentences numbered above really wrong? How can you explain why they are wrong?
I'll be very glad to hear your responses. |
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Mary W. Ng
Joined: 26 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Question about word order |
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Adverbial modifiers normally follow the direct object.
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| Could I have your name first? |
Here the adverb first follows the direct object your name.
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| I have your complete name here on the form. |
Here the adverb phrase here on the form follows the direct object your complete name.
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