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The first is correct. The second is used but 'probably' is placed between the pronoun and the main verb, which is poor usage.
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| #3 (permalink) Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:14 am You are probably right. |
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Hi, Tofu
As far as I know the adverb comes before the main verb in a positive sentence:
It will probably rain today.
You are probably working too hard.
I'll almost certanly see you next week.
But when to be is a main verb (not an auxiliary) the adverb comes after it:
There were probably about 150 people at the wedding.
You are probably right.
I was defenitely at home at 10.30
The adverb comes before the auxiliary verb in a negative sentence.
I definitely didn't tell her.
She probably isn't working hard enough.
I'm not a native speaker, but according to the rules the sentence You are probably right is probably correct and the second probably isn't correct.
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| #4 (permalink) Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:20 am You are probably right. |
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Geo, you explained it far better than me!
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| #5 (permalink) Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:27 am You are probably right. |
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Prynhawn da Beeesneees,
I'm trying to do my best and now
Rydw i'n dysgu Cymraeg.
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| #6 (permalink) Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:50 am You are probably right. |
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Bore da i chi, Geo.
Mae'n trawuadol iawn!
Trawuadol = impressive
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| #7 (permalink) Sat Jun 12, 2010 11:21 am You are probably right. |
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| #8 (permalink) Sat Jun 12, 2010 11:57 am You are probably right. |
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Hi Tofu,
Agreeing all above, I would point out that 'You probably are right' (putting the adverb first) indicates a certain hesitation in expressing the probability.
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