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Victo Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

'not to' vs 'to not'

Are these two sentences basically the same? Which is preferred - and why?

I asked him to not proceed.
I asked him not to proceed.

Thanks.
  

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victo Are these two sentences basically the same? Yes. victo Which is preferred - and why?

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victoAre these two sentences basically the same?
Yes.
victoWhich is preferred - and why?
I prefer #2 because it sounds better to me.