SPLIT INFINITIVE
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Split Infinitive.
Split Infinitive - as a noun
An infinitive with an adverb between `to' and the verb (e.g., `to boldly go')
Example Sentences
"Many grammar enthusiasts believe that split infinitives should be avoided."
"A split infinitive occurs when an adverb or adverbial phrase is placed between 'to' and the verb in an infinitive."
"To boldly go where no man has gone before is a famous example of a split infinitive."
"The teacher explained the concept of split infinitives to the students."
"It is debated whether split infinitives are grammatically correct or not."