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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

RE: into vs. in to

What is the rule for using either into or in to?

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Here's one from EF: If the "to" is used as the "infinitive marker," then obviously it must be separated, and the "in" would be an adverb. You must put the plug in to make the device work. There are other types of cases which I can't call to mind at the moment.

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  • Here's one from EF: If the "to" is used as the "infinitive marker," then obviously it must be separated, and the "in" would be an adverb.
  • You must put the plug in to make the device work.
  • There are other types of cases which I can't call to mind at the moment.
  • In some cases, both work: Insert the plug in/into the receptacle.
  • ) She slowly walked into the room.
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Here's one from EF:



If the "to" is used as the "infinitive marker," then obviously it must be separated, and the "in" would be an adverb.

You must put the plug in to make the device work.

There are other types of cases which I can't call to mind at the moment.

In some cases, both work:
Insert the plug in/into the receptacle. ("into"
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