Split Infinitive Errors: Flashcards
A. I wanted to lazily lie in bed for twenty minutes before getting up.
B. Her yearly earnings are projected to be over $100K.
C. He took the old couch to his new house.
D. She wants to run in a marathon this summer.
A. I wanted to lazily lie in bed for twenty minutes before getting up.
A. People do not want to worry about money any longer.
B. Do not tell me to be quiet when I am talking!
C. He wanted to tenderly kiss her cheek, but thought it uncouth.
D. I just wanted to check in on you and make sure that you are feeling alright.
C. He wanted to tenderly kiss her cheek, but thought it uncouth.
A. The horse was happy to run carelessly in the field all day.
B. The stuntman is going to daringly jump the divide blindfolded.
C. There is going to be a pizza party next week for he debut of my film.
D. To err on the side of caution is Tina’s motto for life.
B. The stuntman is going to daringly jump the divide blindfolded.
A. Shania wants to go to the zoo this weekend.
B. I gave the book to her yesterday afternoon in the hallway.
C. Sadly, no one took the time to edit his or her paper.
D. He wants to quietly hurry out of the door before they notice.
D. He wants to quietly hurry out of the door before they notice.
