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FatimaSaboor123 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

To not be aware?

"To not be aware of what is physically healthy may let you enjoy all foods, but to be aware is what assures a long life.

To not be aware of your social responsibilities may keep you at ease, but to be aware is what makes you satisfied.

To not be aware of your moral obligations may make you carefree, but to be aware gives you a chance to help people.

To not be aware of your religious duties may make you pleased with yourself, but to be aware is what makes you thank God."

Is "to not be aware" gramatically correct? If I replace it with "not to be aware", does that sound better?

If both are correct, I need to know which one is more rhetorical?

  

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" would be more natural.

  • " would be more natural.
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"To not be aware..." is correct, but "To be unaware..." would be more natural.
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FatimaSaboor123To not be

The use of the negatives 'not' and 'never' between 'to' and a verb seems to grate on some people's nerves (and I'm one of them). The usual recommendation is to put the negation before 'to'.

For some people any word or words in that position are also regarded as objectionable, but it is often the case that any other wor

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