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While most people have heard of the split infinitive, not everyone knows exactly what one is. Let's start with the infinitive: The infinitive in English is defined as the base form of the verb used with the... published 2 years ago

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Vocabulary — The Onyms

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The Onym family is one few of us can say that we have never been a little confused by or never tripped on when verbally groping for the right one. This hub is designed to define them and make them easier to... published 2 years ago

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Linguistic Light Relief — The Split Infinitive

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The split infinitive is a controversial construction. While it is near impossible to find any modern authority who argues that the splitting of an infinitive is always bad or incorrect English, the myth that... published 2 years ago

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