"would not also be" or "would also not be"

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n o s p a m p l e a s e - 07 Nov 2011 09:16 GMT

1) This would also not be true representative.

OR

2) This would not also be true representative.

Which one is correct and what's the difference?

Einde O'Callaghan - 10 Nov 2011 09:51 GMT

> 1) This would also not be true representative.
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> Which one is correct and what's the difference?

The most usual structure is neither of the above but "would not be ...
either".

Regards, Einde O'Callaghan

Adrian Bailey - 16 Nov 2011 13:36 GMT

> 1) This would also not be true representative.
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> Which one is correct and what's the difference?

(1) is correct, except that "true" should be "truly". Adrian

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