When writing dialogue, a writer must create believable characters. For this reason it is unrealistic to expect the removal of all split infinitives from any work of fiction. Our request is that writers remove split infinitives from those sections of text that are not dialogue or internal thought. In rare cases it is possible to place the adverb before the infinitive. Adverbs A tendency toward hyperbole results in the misuse of adverbs in both spoken and written English.
Some individuals believe it necessary to modify verbs to convey strong ideas.
Accurate and concise descriptions are more effective. Usage Adverbs should not be used when precise descriptions are possible. Some adverbs are precise and possess the strength of adjectives. Always favor adverbs with specific meanings, not loose implications. There are singular and plural verbs in addition to singular and plural nouns.