MEMO OF THE MONTH
MEMO OF THE MONTH THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201 12 July 1985 MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION Subject: OJCS Policy on Split Infinitives 1. Split infinitives are not to be used in...
...b. Options Instead of: It was impossible to even see a foot ahead...
...FRANK M. APPLIN LTC, USA Chief Action Management Division...
...Splitting an infinitive (i.e., inserting an adverb between 'to" and the "verb") should be avoided because 11) it typically produces an awkward construction and (2) the adverb usually functions more effectively in another location...
...An infinitive is the form of the verb preceded by tot e.g., to write, to do, to be...
...2. Please give this information wide dissemination...
...Use: He always tries to do the work carefully...
...Use: It was impossible to see even a foot ahead...
...The following information is provided to help in complying with that policy: a. Definition...
...Instead oft Re always tries to carefully do the work...
...20201 12 July 1985 MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION Subject: OJCS Policy on Split Infinitives 1. Split infinitives are not to be used in °JCS correspondence...
Vol. 20 • July 1988 • No. 6
