atw: Re: "50 Years of Stupid Grammar Advice"
- From: Peter Martin <peterm_5@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:35:37 +1000
Ken Randall:
You wrote:
>
> I have read neither the original grammar book nor
> Pullum's critique, but if the critique says that
> split infinitives are all right, then it is the
> critique which is mistaken.
>
I'd suggest you read what is said before you jump to that conclusion, and don't
at least consider the examples which Pullum gives and his reasoning (as well as
his supporting authorities) for saying the rule against split infinitives is
Always useful thing to do -- find out what you're arguing about in the first
place, and consider contrary opinions if they are as easily available as a
click on a url.
-Peter M
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