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Contested Usage — Quiz

Question 21 • English Language Arts 12

Which sentence contains a split infinitive?

Answer
A
The coach tells the swimmers how to improve their performance.
B
Parents drive to the local swim club so they can watch the competition.
C
It is important to wear plenty of sunscreen at an outdoor swim meet.
D
Swimmers must be sure to completely follow all of the team guidelines.

Explanation

A split infinitive occurs when a word is placed between “to” and the verb in an infinitive. In choice D, “completely” comes between “to” and “follow,” splitting the infinitive “to follow.” The other choices do not place a word between “to” and an infinitive verb.

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