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  1. 26-Jan-2004, 10:39 #1
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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.
  2. 26-Jan-2004, 11:56 #2
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    No. No real difference. (The first one is the most natural.)

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  3. 26-Jan-2004, 20:23 #3
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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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