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I am a quite fluent public speaker.
I am quite a fluent public speaker.
what's the difference between these two sentences above?
21 de ene. de 2025 13:48
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I am a quite fluent ... - incorrect
I am quite a fluent ... - correct
'Quite' differs from other similar modifiers. For example, 'pretty' comes after the article and before the adjective - I am a pretty fluent ... - and only this position is correct. However,'rather' can come in either position - I am a rather fluent ... / I am rather a fluent.
'Quite' can only come before the article - I am quite a fluent ... - and only this position is correct.
21 de ene. de 2025 17:17
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Neither expression is natural or accurate.
I speak fluently. (I use words well)
I’m a good public speaker. (My voice is interesting and attractive to a large audience.)
22 de ene. de 2025 15:16
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The difference lies in word order and emphasis, but both are grammatically correct:
1. "I am a quite fluent public speaker."
- This sounds slightly unnatural in modern English because "quite" rarely comes before an adjective in this context.
- It emphasizes "quite fluent" more directly.
2. "I am quite a fluent public speaker."
- This is the more natural phrasing.
- It emphasizes how impressive your fluency is as a public speaker.
Tip: Use "quite a [adjective] [noun]" for more natural and polished English.
22 de ene. de 2025 9:14
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The first is incorrect grammar. The second is correct grammar.
22 de ene. de 2025 9:08
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Both are perfect. To decide which one to use, ask yourself which of these ideas you would rather emphasize:
1 - I am quite a speaker
2 - I am quite fluent
If #1 is more important, use the first sentence. If #2 is more important, use the second.
21 de ene. de 2025 19:01
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