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Usage of "both" #1 (permalink) Fri Mar 14, 2008 15:52 pm   Usage of "both"
 

Please, how would be the correct usage of "both" in this case? Is there a general rule?

1. "The experience acquired both through theme and canvas painting"
2. "The experience acquired through both theme and canvas painting "

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Usage of "both" #2 (permalink) Sat Mar 15, 2008 15:31 pm   Usage of "both"
 

Hi Juliana Melo,

Where you position 'both' depends on the emphasis you wish to make. Greater empahsis is indicated by putting 'both' as here:

'The experience acquired through both theme and canvas painting'.

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