Order Question

[lbski14]

Where is Gary? Gary is at the library studying or Gary is studying at the library.

Which is the correct answer?

 

[PlacidRan]

Gary is studying at the library.

 

[lbski14]

Why is this one correct?

 

[Barb_D]

Either order is correct, but I think I'd put a comma after "library" in the first one.

The overall meaning is identical - a shade of difference could be that the first emphasizes where he is, and the second emphasizes what he's doing.

 

[PlacidRan]

Both are correct. However, you can't write "Gary is at the library studying." It is grammatically incorrect, requiring the use of a punctuation mark.

 

[bds51]

Hello Ibski,
As Barb said, they're both correct and mean exactly the same thing without any additional punctuation. However, by adding a comma after library, you change the emphasis.

 

[Benjuff]

Where is Gary? Gary is at the library studying or Gary is studying at the library.

Which is the correct answer?

Gary is studying at the library.[correct answer]