Which one is correct?
"is unexpectedly" or "unexpectedly is"?

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is unexpectedly

This phrase is correct when the verb "is" is being modified by the adverb "unexpectedly".

Use "is unexpectedly" when you want to describe something that is unexpectedly in a certain state or condition.

Examples:

  • The result is unexpectedly positive.
  • The situation is unexpectedly calm.
  • The outcome is unexpectedly favorable.

Alternatives:

  • unexpectedly is
  • surprisingly is
  • oddly is
  • strangely is
  • curiously is

unexpectedly is

This phrase is correct when the adverb "unexpectedly" is modifying a verb.

Use "unexpectedly is" when you want to describe an action that happened in an unexpected manner.

Examples:

  • The car unexpectedly is fast.
  • The news unexpectedly is good.
  • The weather unexpectedly is warm.

Alternatives:

  • is unexpectedly
  • is surprisingly
  • is oddly
  • is strangely
  • is curiously
Both "unexpectedly is" and "is unexpectedly" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Unexpectedly is" is used when the adverb "unexpectedly" is modifying a verb, while "is unexpectedly" is used when the verb "is" is being modified by the adverb "unexpectedly".

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

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