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Old 18-Jun-2003, 12:51
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Default Re: adverb of place

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Originally Posted by navi tasan
)To which of the cases a, b, or c do the sentences 1, 2 and 3 correspond:

1-I called him at the office. c, but b is more likely as a meaning
2-I called him, at the office. no need for comma
3-At the office, I called him. a, but rather unusual

a-I am at the office and am giving the phone call FROM the office.
b-He is at the office and I am calling him from elsewhere.
c-Both of the above are possible.

B)Consider also:

4-Where did you call him?
Does this one correspond to a, b, or c?
c

(I know that I have asked a question very much like part A before. I just want to check something. These adverbials are a big thing with me.)
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