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Are these six common grammar rules actually worth following?

From the controversy surrounding the word 'hopefully' to the debate over splitting infinitives, many strict linguistic constraints are more flexible than you might think. This video examines six grammatical rules that you can actually break.

The video explores several long-standing linguistic prohibitions that are often treated as absolute laws. It investigates whether certain structures, such as ending a sentence with a preposition, are truly forbidden or merely traditional preferences. By examining specific examples like the use of 'hopefully' and the practice of splitting infinitives, the presentation clarifies which strict rules of grammar are ripe for disruption.

Source: 6 Grammar Rules You Can Break | Mental Floss

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