I swore/swear to never/never to play with fire again.

[Tan Elaine]

1. I swore to never play with fire again.

2. I swore never to play with fire again.

Which sentence should I use? Also, is it possible to use 'swear' instead of 'swore' in a composition?

Thanks.

 

[5jj]

1. I swore to never play with fire again.
2. I swore never to play with fire again.
Pedants would say that only #2 is correct, but most of us can live with #1.
Also, is it possible to use 'swear' instead of 'swore' in a composition?
It depends on whether you are swearing as you write, or reporting a past oath..

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