Here is an older article in the series I have been sharing with you from Adirondack Editing. It is one that I missed and wanted to share it because it is my understanding that it is a particular problem for newbies and it was a bit confusing to me. But of course, Susan explains it clearly here. I hope it helps you as it does me.
Originally posted as the Dun Writin’—Now Whut? series on this blog, EDITING 101 is a weekly refresher series for some of you and brand new for others.
Courtesy of Adirondack Editing
Split Infinitives and Dangling Participles
Editors frequently correct both of these, but one is actually ok to use, while the other is not. Care to make a wager on which one is which before I get started?
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What is a split infinitive, after all? It’s a sentence where a word, usually an adverb, interrupts a full verb (or full infinitive). A full infinitive is the verb with the word “to” in front of it—to run, to walk, to spit. The most famous split infinitive is “to boldly go.” Editors and teachers used to mark this as incorrect, but it’s all right to split an infinitive. Some examples are:
Lyn continued to quickly run toward the burning building.
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Thanks for sharing, Becky 😀
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My pleasure. Thank you!
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