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Believer Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Can it be both?

Hi,

Please check the following and tell me if they both are correct.

... that it was difficult to not enjoy what we were watching ...

... that it was difficult not to enjoy what we were watching ...
  

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Believer Hi, Please check the following and tell me if they both are correct. that it was difficult to not enjoy what we were watching ... that it was difficult not to enjoy what we were watching ...

— Philip

  • Believer Hi, Please check the following and tell me if they both are correct.
  • that it was difficult to not enjoy what we were watching ...
  • that it was difficult not to enjoy what we were watching ...
  • Purists do not like to split infinitives.
  • I don't mind in some situations, but I don't think this is one where I would split it.
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BelieverHi,

Please check the following and tell me if they both are correct.

... that it was difficult to not enjoy what we were watching ...

... that it was difficult not to enjoy what we were watching ...
Purists do not like to split infinitives. I don't mind in some situations, but I don't think thi
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