Closely follow up on that assignment

[hatgray]

Hi,

I just read that adverbs can be placed anywhere in the sentence. Is it true?

If yes, is it possible to say the following:

-Closely follow up on that assignment.
-Follow up closely on the assignment.

Thank you so much.

 

[emsr2d2]

Both of those are usable, as is "Follow up on that assignment closely".

I have changed your thread title. Titles should be specific and unique to their thread, and include some/all of the words/phrases you are asking us about. Titles like "Adverb placement" are useless.

 

[teechar]

Consider a simpler example.

1. Check your assignment thoroughly.
2. Thoroughly check your assignment.
3. Check thoroughly your assignment.

To me, #1 is the best; #2 is acceptable (but I probably wouldn't use it); and #3 is poor.

 

[emsr2d2]

"Follow up" doesn't mean the same as "check".

 

[teechar]

It doesn't. I was focusing on the point about the placement of adverbs in imperative sentences.