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Wizard of Id Classics by Parker and Hart for May 17, 2021
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NOT “only interested,” BUT “interested only.” The misplacement of “only” in English is THE commonest mistake in English syntax. Here’s a list of humorous examples of how it should be done by intelligent, educated, experienced writers/speakers.
Only I poked him in his eye with my stick.
I only poked him in his eye with my stick.
I poked only him in his eye with my stick.
I poked him only in his eye with my stick.
I poked him in his only eye with my stick.
I poked him in his eye only with my stick.
I poked him in his eye with my only stick.
I poked him in his eye with my stick only.