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Question 70

Complete the report with the full negative infinitive phrase using enter. Direct: "Do not enter the greenhouse." The keeper told the children ___ the greenhouse.

Correct answer

  • not to enter
  • to not enter

Explanation

Not to enter is the usual negative to-infinitive after the stated recipients, and to not enter is also an accepted split-infinitive ordering. Not enter is not accepted because it omits the infinitive marker required by this reported-command structure.

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