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Old 26-Jan-2004, 10:39
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Is there a difference between:
1-They merrily danced all night.
2-Marrily, they danced all night.
3-They danced all night merrily.
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Old 26-Jan-2004, 11:56
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No. No real difference. (The first one is the most natural.)

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I would say 'danced merrily' rather than your number 1, though it's ok.
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I would prefer danced merrily also.

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