Question

The sentence: I whispered the instructions to quietly leave the building, is an example of _____. split infinitive lack of parallel structure dangling modifier none of these

Answer 1

i'd say split infinitive!
i say this because the infinitive, "to leave," is split into two by "quietly."
i think the sentence should say. "I whispered the instructions to leave the building quietly."

Answer 2

Answer: split infinitive

Explanation: The sentence: I whispered the instructions to quietly leave the building is an example of the split infinitive. The split infinitive is when there is an adverb between the to and the verb. It is usually avoided thinking that it is incorrect, but that is not so. Some grammar rules state that splitting infinitives is not the best way to write. The split infinitive is sometimes used to emphasize the adverb.