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Pleasehelp Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Correct sentence?

Are we only going to have 2 managers this year?
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Are we going to only have 2 managers this year?
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Are we going to have only 2 managers this year?

Which sentence or sentences are correct?
  

Top answer

I would not use the second, as it unnecessarily splits an infinitive. Some experts say that it is perfecty natural for "only" to slide to the left, making the first one correct. I would always use the third, because "only" clearly modifies "2".

— Philip

  • I would not use the second, as it unnecessarily splits an infinitive.
  • Some experts say that it is perfecty natural for "only" to slide to the left, making the first one correct.
  • I would always use the third, because "only" clearly modifies "2".
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I would not use the second, as it unnecessarily splits an infinitive. Some experts say that it is perfecty natural for "only" to slide to the left, making the first one correct. I would always use the third, because "only" clearly modifies "2".
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Are we only going to have 2 managers this year?
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