Word order and context

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Does the placement of the word continuously in these two sentences matter:

We need to continuously contact people to .........

We need to contact people continuously to ..........

Is there a difference or preference? Or is totally the same and depends on each one's way of writing?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

AnonymousDoes the placement of the word continuously in these two sentences matter

I see none.

AnonymousIs there a difference or preference?

It depends on whether you are willing to split an infinitive.

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks. Would you please give me examples by what you mean with splitting the infinitive.

Mister Micawber · Answer

Anonymous Would you please give me examples by what you mean with splitting the infinitive.

To bravely go
To casually mention
To certainly try
etc.

Anonymous · Answer

So you mean I would have to start the sentences just as in your examples:
e.g to bravely go... Not to go bravely (which is incorrect).

Thanks!

Also, is it correct to say: it is not my concern.

Mister Micawber · Answer

AnonymousSo you mean I would have to start the sentences just as in your examples:e.g to bravely go... Not to go bravely (which is incorrect).

No, I said it was a style choice. Look up 'split infinitives' on Google.

AnonymousAlso, is it correct to say: it is not my concern

That is OK as it stands; whether it fits into the grammar of the sentence in which you wish to use it is another matter.

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks and I will look up the infinitive split on google.

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