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.