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difference: to be always patient vs. to always be patient



 
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difference: to be always patient vs. to always be patient Tue May 08, 2007 19:39 pm  difference: to be always patient vs. to always be patient
 

I would like to know which one is correct and why:
I am trying to be always patient and helpful.
Or
I am trying to always be patient and helpful.
Thank you
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difference: to be always patient vs. to always be patient Thu May 10, 2007 0:03 am  difference: to be always patient vs. to always be patient
 

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Adverbs of frequency can usually be placed in more than one location, and both of your sentences are possible. The more common alternative is probably: I am always trying to be patient.
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thank you Fri May 11, 2007 10:23 am  thank you
 

dear Mister Micawber
thank you for the answer.
it will help me.
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