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Mthomas Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Quick question

'...as part of its plan to address citations and to improve the program.'

Is the use of the second 'to' correct only if it is referring to an entirely different result of the subject, or should there never be a second 'to' when following an 'and?' Hope this makes sense.

Any help would be appreciated.
  

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It's a question of clarity. If the sense is clear without, omit the second 'to'. Let Occam's razor be your guideline.

— Mister Micawber

  • It's a question of clarity.
  • If the sense is clear without, omit the second 'to'.
  • Let Occam's razor be your guideline.
  • In this case, I would omit it-- both infinitive phrases are short and refer clearly to 'plan'.
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It's a question of clarity. If the sense is clear without, omit the second 'to'. Let Occam's razor be your guideline. In this case, I would omit it-- both infinitive phrases are short and refer clearly to 'plan'.
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