to also (to) go

Writers often insert an extra to before also + verb (especially go): e.g., "I want to also go." That placement usually splits the infinitive or misplaces the adverb, making sentences feel clumsy.

Use one of two clear placements: put also before the main verb (I also want to go) or place too/as well at the end (I want to go, too). Both keep meaning and sound natural.

Quick answer

Remove the redundant "to" and place "also" before the verb or use "too/as well" at the end. Choose the placement that matches your emphasis.

Emphasize the person: put also before the verb - I also want to go.
Emphasize the action: put too or as well at the end - I want to go, too.
When you see "to also + verb," try: move also before the verb or move the adverb to the clause end.

Core explanation: why "to also + verb" is usually awkward

Also is an adverb. Placing it between to and a verb splits the infinitive (to + verb) and often interrupts flow or changes emphasis. Native usage prefers either also before the verb phrase or an end-of-clause adverb like too or as well.

Problem pattern: [want/decide/plan] + to + also + verb (e.g., want to also help).
Two reliable fixes: move also before the main verb or place too/as well after the verb phrase.
Split infinitives are allowed, but "to also + verb" rarely improves clarity; choose a clearer order.

Real usage: when "to also" is acceptable and when it's not

In speech people often say "to also," and listeners understand it. In formal writing-emails, reports, essays-moving also avoids awkwardness. If a specific rhythm or emphasis matters, test both orders aloud.

Formal writing: prefer also before the verb or an end-of-clause alternative.
Casual speech: "to also" is common, but "I want to go, too" usually sounds friendlier.
If meaning changes after you move also, pick the order that conveys the emphasis you want.

Examples: many wrong/right pairs (work, school, casual, general)

Each wrong example shows one or two natural corrections. Pick the rewrite that fits your tone and context.

Work:
Wrong: I want to also go to the client meeting tomorrow. -
Right: I also want to go to the client meeting tomorrow. / I want to go to the client meeting, too.
Work:
Wrong: She plans to also review the budget this week. -
Right: She also plans to review the budget this week. / She plans to review the budget this week as well.
Work:
Wrong: We decided to also include the revised figures in the report. -
Right: We decided to include the revised figures in the report as well. / We also decided to include the revised figures in the report.
Work:
Wrong: The team hopes to also present findings at the conference. -
Right: The team also hopes to present findings at the conference. / The team hopes to present findings at the conference, too.
School:
Wrong: She decided to also go to the lecture on microeconomics. -
Right: She decided to go to the lecture on microeconomics as well. / She also decided to go to the lecture on microeconomics.
School:
Wrong: I want to also include a case study in my paper. -
Right: I also want to include a case study in my paper. / I want to include a case study in my paper, too.
School:
Wrong: They hope to also compare the two models in the conclusion. -
Right: They also hope to compare the two models in the conclusion. / They hope to compare the two models in the conclusion, too.
Casual:
Wrong: Do you want to also go out tonight? -
Right: Do you also want to go out tonight? / Do you want to go out tonight, too?
Casual:
Wrong: I want to also try that new café. -
Right: I also want to try that new café. / I want to try that new café, too.
Casual:
Wrong: She hopes to also stop by later. -
Right: She hopes to stop by later, too. / She also hopes to stop by later.
General: Wrong: They hope to also finish the report by Friday. -
Right: They also hope to finish the report by Friday. / They hope to finish the report by Friday as well.
General: Wrong: I want to also help you with the presentation. -
Right: I also want to help you with the presentation. / I want to help you with the presentation, too.
General: Wrong: He needs to go to also get milk. -
Right: He needs to go and get milk as well. / He also needs to go get milk.
General: Wrong: I plan to also quickly review the notes. -
Right: I also plan to review the notes quickly. / I plan to review the notes quickly as well.
General: Wrong: I want to also help with the slides. -
Right: I also want to help with the slides. / I want to help with the slides, too.

Rewrite help: ready-to-paste fixes and templates

Pick the template that matches your emphasis: before-verb for person focus or end-of-clause for action focus. Copy and adapt the exact sentence you need.

Template A (person-focused, formal): [Subject] also [verb phrase] - e.g., I also want to join the webinar.
Template B (action-focused, casual): [Subject] [verb phrase], too - e.g., I want to join the webinar, too.
Template C (formal alternative): [Subject] [verb phrase] as well - e.g., We plan to include the appendix as well.

Rewrite:
Original: I want to also join the webinar. - Option 1: I also want to join the webinar. - Option 2: I want to join the webinar, too.
Rewrite:
Original: He decided to also submit the appendix. - Option 1: He also decided to submit the appendix. - Option 2: He decided to submit the appendix as well.
Rewrite:
Original: We hope to also talk with the vendor. - Option 1: We also hope to talk with the vendor. - Option 2: We hope to talk with the vendor, too.
Rewrite:
Original: She plans to also email the contacts. - Option 1: She also plans to email the contacts. - Option 2: She plans to email the contacts as well.
Rewrite:
Original: I want to also help with the slides. - Option 1: I also want to help with the slides. - Option 2: I want to help with the slides, too.

Try your own sentence

Test the whole sentence, not just the phrase. Read both versions aloud to hear which emphasis fits your intent.

Memory trick and editing checklist

Memory trick: "Move also." If you spot "to also," move also before the verb or to the end. If it reads better, keep the change.

Scan: search your draft for "to also" or similar patterns.
Test: try also before the verb and too/as well at the end; read both aloud.
Choose: prefer before-verb in formal writing; choose end-of-clause to stress the action or for casual tone.

Example check: "I want to also help" → Test 1: "I also want to help." Test 2: "I want to help, too." Select the tone you need.

Hyphenation, spacing, and punctuation notes

No hyphenation changes are needed when moving also. Keep normal spacing and use a comma before too when it improves clarity in longer clauses.

Don't add hyphens: "to-also" is incorrect.
Comma before too is optional in short sentences but helps in longer ones: "I want to go, too."
Keep single spaces: "I also want..." (no extra spacing).

Grammar notes: split infinitives, adverb placement, and "too" vs "also"

Split infinitives (to + adverb + verb) are acceptable, but clarity and rhythm matter. Also is additive; placing it inside the infinitive rarely improves clarity.

Too and as well work well at the clause end; also is more common before the verb in formal contexts.

Famous split infinitive: "to boldly go." By contrast, "to also go" feels less idiomatic.
Placement shifts emphasis: "I also want to go" (speaker included) vs "I want to go, too" (action included).
In parallel structures, keep adverb positions parallel: avoid mixing "to teach" with "to also learn."

Similar mistakes to watch for

Other adverbs get misplaced the same way. The fix is identical: move the adverb to a clearer position or place it after the verb phrase.

Problem: "to quickly finish" vs "to finish quickly" - choose the clearer order for your sentence.
Problem: "to also quickly review" - stacked adverbs are clumsy; try "also review quickly" or "review quickly as well."
Watch for redundant particles: avoid "go to also get" - rewrite as "also go get" or "go get ... as well."

Wrong: We plan to also quickly review the draft. -
Right: We also plan to review the draft quickly. / We plan to review the draft quickly as well.
Wrong: She wants to fully also complete the module. -
Right: She also wants to fully complete the module. / She wants to complete the module fully as well.

FAQ

Is "to also go" grammatically incorrect?

Not strictly incorrect, but it often sounds awkward. Move also before the verb or use too/as well at the end for clearer phrasing.

Should I always move "also" before the verb in formal writing?

Generally yes-placing also before the verb reads as more formal. Use too/as well at the end if you want to emphasize the action instead.

What's the difference between "I also want to go" and "I want to go, too"?

"I also want to go" emphasizes the person (the speaker joins others). "I want to go, too" emphasizes adding that action. The difference is subtle and depends on tone.

Can "also" appear before the subject?

Yes. "Also" can precede the subject: "Also, I want to go" or "John also wants to go." This placement signals addition or emphasis.

How can I quickly fix this in a draft?

Search for "to also" or "to too." For each instance, test two fixes: move also before the verb and place too/as well at the end. Read both aloud and pick the one that matches your tone.

Quick edit tip

When editing, copy one problematic sentence and try the two fixes. Your ear will usually pick the better option. Keep "Move also" as a short checklist: find, test, choose.