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25 Jan 2009 — Inaugural Oath Stumble

When Chief Justice John Roberts gave the oath of the office of president to Barack Obama, they both stumbled over the grammar. 

Where should "faithfully" be placed in this sentence?"I do solemnly swear that I will execute ... faithfully the office of president of the United States faithfully ..."

 

 

 

 

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1. Place faithfully between will and execute (split the verb).
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   Obama retakes oath of office after flub", MSNBC. 22 Jan 2008

Solution - lightbulb  Adv for Manner 2  |   Splitting Verbs


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