A reader asked me whether splitting infinitives is grammatically correct. Most modern authorities say it is, but I recommend that you don’t spilt infinitives because it may irritate judges who were ...

It is a development sure to deeply disconcert those who consider themselves sticklers for English grammar. But Captain Kirk might well be delighted. Because split infinitives – where an adverb is put ...

I have on occasion split the infinitive and one should never do that. Yet it’s hard to remember what is so bad about splitting infinitives, except that it offends those people who had their grammar ...

Sitting here looking at an infinitive that I absolutely must split.But Econ style book, even though we know the rule is bogus, won't let me I went on to quote our style book entry on split infinitives ...

A letter comes to hand from Kevin MacArthur of Fredericksburg, Va. He has noticed an increased frequency in split infinitives and urges me forthrightly to denounce the trend. He writes: "What is most ...

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Madam, - Since there are arguments both for and against splitting infinitives, it is simplistic to imply that any use of a split… Madam, - Since there are arguments both for and against splitting ...