Cinzia
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
Answers · 7
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
Hi Irina. Yes, nice way to remember it Thanks. ^_^
August 12, 2014
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
Thanks Peachey. ^_^
August 12, 2014
I agree with the other members. The second sentence sounds simply awkward.
August 12, 2014
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