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Kenduong Posted 22 years ago
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I've read a book showing some tips about TOFLE exams. It said that we can't use an adverb after " to + infinitve" like the following sentence :
People should try to perfectly finish their work
What do you think? Is it right?
But I read a webpage which did use an adverb after " to + inf"
".....Another important feature is a wizard like interface that enables the users to quickly set up downloading rules.........."
Please, tell me what is right from wrong. Thanks
  

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Hello, Kenduong In your question, you mentio "to-infinitive + adverb", yet in your examples the construction is "to + infinitive + adverb" (this is called in English "split infinitive" since the particle "to2 and the main part of the verb are separeted by an adverb). " The "split" infinitive is often considered "bad style". " If you changed the position of "consciously" in the sentence, then the meaning of the sentence might become ambiguous or even change.

— Miriam

  • Hello, Kenduong In your question, you mentio "to-infinitive + adverb", yet in your examples the construction is "to + infinitive + adverb" (this is called in English "split infinitive" since the particle "to2 and the main part of the verb are separeted by an adverb).
  • " The "split" infinitive is often considered "bad style".
  • " If you changed the position of "consciously" in the sentence, then the meaning of the sentence might become ambiguous or even change.
  • If you are going to take that examination, however, I would advise you to follow the tips given in the book, even if only for the exam.
  • I hope it helps.
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Hello, Kenduong Emotion: smile
In your question, you mentio "to-infinitive + adverb", yet in your examples the construction is "to + infinitiv
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Thanks a lot. I think you're reasonable.
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