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  2. Split infinitive - Wikipedia

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    A split infinitive is a grammatical construction in which an adverb or adverbial phrase separates the "to" and "infinitive" constituents of what was traditionally called the "full infinitive", but is more commonly known in modern linguistics as the to-infinitive (e.g., to go).

  3. List of English irregular verbs - Wikipedia

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    For each verb listed, the citation form (the bare infinitive) is given first, with a link to the relevant Wiktionary entry. This is followed by the simple past tense , and then the past participle. If there are irregular present tense forms (see below), these are given in parentheses after

  4. Infinitive - Wikipedia

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    Infinitive phrases often have an implied grammatical subject making them effectively clauses rather than phrases. Such infinitive clauses or infinitival clauses, are one of several kinds of non-finite clause. They can play various grammatical roles like a constituent of a larger clause or sentence; for example it may form a noun phrase or ...

  5. Common English usage misconceptions - Wikipedia

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    [9] Many examples of terminal prepositions occur in classic works of literature, including the plays of Shakespeare. [5] The saying "This is the sort of nonsense up with which I will not put" [10] [5] satirizes the awkwardness that can result from prohibiting sentence-ending prepositions. Misconception: Infinitives must not be split.

  6. Portal:Language/Language topic/May 2006 - Wikipedia

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    Robert Lowth was the first grammarian to prohibit the split infinitive in English. A ...

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    For example, state school districts must adhere to laws set forth at the federal level such as non-discrimination against race and religion and disabilities. PHOTO: Stock photo of a teacher giving ...

  9. English irregular verbs - Wikipedia

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    This is the case with certain strong verbs, where historical sound changes have led to a leveling of the vowel modifications: for example, let has both past tense and past participle identical to the infinitive, while come has the past participle identical (but a different past tense, came).