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Maona Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Also

"Women should be prodded to join the workforce not just to encourage independency, but also to boost the economy."

Shouldn't the 'also' follow to?
  

Top answer

If you place "also" between "to" and "boost" you have what's known as a split infinitive. Traditionally, split infinitives were frowned on, but today they are widely accepted. So, either position is fine.

— BillJ

  • If you place "also" between "to" and "boost" you have what's known as a split infinitive.
  • Traditionally, split infinitives were frowned on, but today they are widely accepted.
  • So, either position is fine.
  • BillJ
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If you place "also" between "to" and "boost" you have what's known as a split infinitive. Traditionally, split infinitives were frowned on, but today they are widely accepted. So, either position is fine.

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