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Split Infinitives.

In this exercise you will be given some sentences containing split infinitives. You will need to copy and paste them into the answer box and then change them so that the infinitive is no longer split. The answer given may be slightly different from your own. That is fine as long as the infinitive in your answer is no longer split.

1

I was told to always keep a good look out.

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2

She said I had to quickly finish my homework.

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3

I really want to fully understand this concept.

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4

She was impatient to finally leave home.

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5

He decided to completely re-write his essay.

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6

I decided to definitely accept the invitation.

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7

The bandits wanted to suddenly strike.

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8

She decided to quietly slip away from the dreadful party.

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9

I had intended to fully refund the stolen money.

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10

She promised to always be there for us.

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11

I would like you to just sit down and keep quiet.

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12

I have been told to always think about others before myself.

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