Marika33 Member Joined May 29, 2023 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Ukrainian Home Country Ukraine Current Location Netherlands Jun 28, 2023 #1 Which of the two should I say (if I had to)? I've learned not to trust them. I've learned to not trust them.
Which of the two should I say (if I had to)? I've learned not to trust them. I've learned to not trust them.
jutfrank VIP Member Joined Mar 5, 2014 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country England Current Location England Jun 28, 2023 #2 It depends on what emphasis you want. The first places the emphasis on the awareness of their untrustworthiness as the result of your learning. 'Don't trust them' is what you've learned. The second places the emphasis on what you've learned, as if trusting them is something you've actively learned to refrain from doing.
It depends on what emphasis you want. The first places the emphasis on the awareness of their untrustworthiness as the result of your learning. 'Don't trust them' is what you've learned. The second places the emphasis on what you've learned, as if trusting them is something you've actively learned to refrain from doing.
R Rover_KE Moderator Staff member Joined Jun 20, 2010 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Jun 28, 2023 #3 #1 (if you had helpfully numbered them, Marika33) is the only one used by those who (mistakenly) believe you mustn't split an infinitive.
#1 (if you had helpfully numbered them, Marika33) is the only one used by those who (mistakenly) believe you mustn't split an infinitive.