Mrs.Chili
October 7, 2006 at 1:17 pm
The prevailing wisdom is that infinitives (the “to” version of the verb – “to go” “to eat” “to drive”) should never be split. According to my Webster’s New World English Grammar Handbook, the “rule is a holdeover from early studies of English based on observations about Latin. In Latin, infinitives cannot be split because they are single words, not two words as they are in English. Because splitting the infinitve is still often frowned upon, you probably should avoid doing so as often as possible. But at times, awkward constructions may result, and you must decide whether splitting the infinitive or sounding awkward – or even inane – is the greater error.”
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Kizz
September 29, 2006 at 8:09 am
It’ll also tell you who reads their e-mail and who brings homework in on time. It’s a brilliant tactic.
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HomeFireBlue
September 25, 2006 at 10:47 am
Mmmmmmm … Dunkin Donuts …
I’m sorry, what?
Oh! Well that just sucks about the loss of both your week and your classroom!
I’d’ve busted in on Chef, crashed about a bit, said, loudly: “OH, Jeez! SORRY! *crash* I thought this was MY room! Guess I’ll have to talk to the PRINCIPLE! *tee*hee*PUSH!* Oh dear, was that your souffle?”
So … what happened to the donuts?
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Kizz
September 24, 2006 at 1:33 pm
Have fun! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
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