in to or into

IP: *.is.net.pl 08.07.08, 21:29
when can I use "in to" and when "into", does it matter which one I
will use?
    • jonathan.oakley Re: in to or into 08.07.08, 21:56
      We generally use 'into' for a thing that moves from one place to
      another and 'in' for a thing that remains in one place.

      Example: Im putting my wallet into my pocket. Now my wallet is in my
      pocket.
      • Gość: ania Re: in to or into IP: *.is.net.pl 08.07.08, 22:24
        thx,

        so realy speaking I should never write "in to" (about something
        moving or being moved) because this is incorrect.
        • Gość: polishhamster Re: in to or into IP: *.chello.pl 10.07.08, 11:36
          I just had a look at the English student's Bible (i.e. Mr Swan) and he says that
          (and I quote), 'into and onto are normally written as single words. On to is
          also possible in British English.' (PEU Third Edition, p244) Is that what you meant?
          • jonathan.oakley Re: in to or into 10.07.08, 22:22
            Mr Swan is correct! But, as with most rules in the English language,
            it is flxible mainly because for 300 odd years after 1066 English
            was spoken but not written by the masses hence the elasticity of the
            so called rules! :)
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