Using "abruptly" in a sentence?

Question

The word placement "abruptly" has me confused.
I expressed the word in a sentence (two variations) that both appear to sound correct.
However, I imagine only one is written in proper English.

Officer William and the battalion abruptly turn to look at a far distant white light that flickers.
or
Officer William and the battalion turn abruptly to look at a far distant white light that flickers.

What is the proper way to write the above?

Thank you in advance.

Expat · Accepted Answer

Adverbs that are applied to the main verb of a sentence are placed before the verb but after auxiliary verbs.  
The first example is correct. Here is a link that will help you.

GuantanamoGeorge · Answer

Either way is correct. By the way there are no auxiliary verbs in the sentence.

jimanddottaylor · Answer

I would say that both are correct.  I would probably say 'abruptly turn', but that may be just my speech pattern.

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