She REALLY is a nice person.

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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(1) She REALLY is a nice person.
(2) She is REALLY a nice person.

Some experts say that the adverb “really” modifies the predicate (“is a nice person”) in both sentences.

Do you language professionals agree?

Thank you.

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Yes. The two sentences have different meanings because of the difference in the position of the adverb ‘really’.

She really is a nice person - the speaker is giving confirmation… ‘there is no doubt that she is a nice person’.
She is really a nice person - the speaker is arguing a case… ‘she is a nice person even though circumstances or peoples’ opinions may not indicate that this is clearly the case’.

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Thank you.