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    Question

    In the questions given below, a part of the sentence is

    given in bold . Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the underlined part. Identify the phrase that can correctly replace the bold part. If the sentence is correct as it is, choose “No improvement is required.” The teacher advised him to not waste time on unnecessary details.
    A not to waste Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B do not waste Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C to not wasting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D no improvement is required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct infinitive structure is: “advised him not to waste”.The phrase “to not waste” is common in informal speech, but “not to waste” is grammatically preferable and more formal.

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