Which one is correct?
"I am sometimes a little carelss" or "Sometimes I am a little careless"?

I am sometimes a little carelss

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used. It conveys the idea that the speaker is occasionally not careful.

Alternatives:

  • I am sometimes a little careless
  • I am a little careless sometimes
  • Sometimes I am a little careless
  • I can be a little careless at times

Sometimes I am a little careless

This phrase is commonly used in English.

This phrase is the more common word order in English. It expresses that the speaker is occasionally not careful.

Alternatives:

  • Sometimes I am a little careless
  • I am a little careless sometimes
  • I can be a little careless at times
  • At times, I am a little careless
Both phrases are correct, but the second one 'sometimes I am a little careless' is more commonly used in English. The word order in English typically follows the subject-verb-object pattern, so placing 'sometimes' before 'I am' flows more naturally.

Last Updated: March 28, 2024

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