A split infinitive is an infinitive that
A. is used without the word "to."
B. has a word between "to" and the verb.
C. must have a subject.
D. is used as an adjective or a noun.
3. Identify the sentence that contains a noun clause in italics.
A. What Betty wants is to harvest the corn.
B. Betty wants to harvest the corn.
C. Betty would like to harvest the corn.
D. When should Betty harvest the corn?
4. Which of the following is a fragment?
A. The dancer floated across the stage.
B. The rams locked horns, and the tourists watched them from far away.
C. The canoe with the blue stripes.
D. The truth can be unpleasant.
5. Which sentence contains words in italics that form a gerund phrase? (A gerund is a verb form used the same way as a noun.)
A. An interesting novel provides good entertainment.
B. The laughing boy sat down.
C. Winning the race demanded speed and endurance.
D. I