Hanapin
Split infinitive
/splˈɪt ɪnfˈɪnɪtˌɪv/
/splˈɪt ɪnfˈɪnɪtˌɪv/Split infinitive
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a construction in which an adverb or adverbial phrase is placed between the particle "to" and the base form of a verb
Example
" To carefully consider the options " is an example of a split infinitive.
The sentence " She promised to always love him " contains a split infinitive, with " always " interrupting " to love. "
Some grammarians argue that split infinitives should be avoided, though they are commonly used in modern English.
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