Especially vs Specially and Particularly

by Majid
(Iran)

Could you please tell me whether "especially, specially and particularly" can be used interchangeably in the following sentences

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Here are some notes on usage first:

Especially and specially

Can be used to create the same meaning.

* Especially means, "above all".
* Especially comes before prepositions and conjuntions (especially in..., especially when...)
* Specially with past participle (something was specially made, written or done).

Particularly

Refers to something done in a particular manner; specifically; individually.

I have listed each adjective and if it doesn't work in the sentence I have crossed it out.

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1- My mother baked the cake .......... for me.

Especially, Specially and Particularly

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2- under all the innocent fun, there are dangers......for children.

Especially, Specially and Particularly

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3- he was disinclined to talk about his children,........... to his students.

Especially, Specially and Particularly

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4- the problem of inaccessibility of essential goods ,......... of food,is reaching a crisis point.

Especially, Specially and Particularly

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5- he bought a ......... big TV at vast expense.

Especially, Specially and Particularly

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6- She likes all of her pets,..... the cats.

Especially, Specially and Particularly

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7- He is very good at many sports,... swimming and golf.

Especially, Specially and Particularly

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8- Food was spoiled ...... meat.

Especially, Specially and Particularly

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9-I ... liked the movie I saw last night,... the role of the hero.

Especially, Specially and Particularly

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10-I thought he ran a ...... promising race.

Especially, Specially and Particularly

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11- his action constituted a .... severe form of defeatism.

Especially, Specially and Particularly

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