Question 2 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY
A split infinitive places a word between “to” and the verb. In C, “closely” comes between “to” and “watch,” and it emphasizes the careful supervision needed for water safety. D also uses a split infinitive (“to really watch”), but “really” is less specific than “closely” about how to keep the children safe.
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