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Are both the following sentences correct? I hope not to offend anyone. I hope to not offend anyone. If the answer is affermative, are there any differences of meaning? It seems to me that in the first one there is more emphasis. Am I right?
Aug 12, 2014 12:49 PM
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I would say that "I hope not to offend anyone" is more correct, as in "I hope to not offend anyone" you are splitting the infinitive.
August 12, 2014
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Hi Irina. Yes, nice way to remember it Thanks. ^_^
August 12, 2014
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This phrase always helps me no answer your question, Cinzia -" To be or NOT to be "
http://www.artofeurope.com/shakespeare/sha8.htm
August 12, 2014
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Thanks Peachey. ^_^
August 12, 2014
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I agree with the other members. The second sentence sounds simply awkward.
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