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Which sentence contains a split infinitive?

A She decided to quickly run home.
B She decided quickly to run home.
C She quickly decided to run home.
D She decided to run home quickly.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

A split infinitive occurs when an adverb is placed between "to" and the verb: "to quickly run."

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence contains a split infinitive?" is Option A: She decided to quickly run home..

The other options — B) She decided quickly to run home., C) She quickly decided to run home., D) She decided to run home quickly. — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: A split infinitive occurs when an adverb is placed between "to" and the verb: "to quickly run."

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