6.5: Contested Usage Answers

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I hope to finish my science project tomorrow.I hope to tomorrow completely finish my science project.No revision is necessary.

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I hope to finish my science project tomorrow.
B
I hope to tomorrow completely finish my science project.
C
No revision is necessary.
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The usher asked us to carefully proceed to the exit.Carefully the usher asked us to proceed to the exit. No revision is necessary.

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The usher asked us to carefully proceed to the exit.
B
Carefully the usher asked us to proceed to the exit.
C
No revision is necessary.
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Read each sentence and determine which revision, if any, makes the sentence stronger and clearer.

Answers:
I hope to tomorrow finish my science project.:I hope to finish my science project tomorrow.
The usher asked us to proceed carefully to the exit.:No revision is necessary.
She encouraged the dancers to energetically, gracefully, and confidently perform the routine.:She encouraged the dancers to perform the routine energetically, gracefully, and confidently.
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The usher asked us to carefully proceed to the exit.Carefully the usher asked us to proceed to the exit. ✔ No revision is necessary.

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The usher asked us to carefully proceed to the exit.
B
Carefully the usher asked us to proceed to the exit.
C
✔ No revision is necessary.
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X She encouraged the dancers to energetically and gracefully perform the routine, also confidently.✔ She encouraged the dancers to perform the routine energetically, gracefully, and confidently.No revision is necessary.

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X She encouraged the dancers to energetically and gracefully perform the routine, also confidently.
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✔ She encouraged the dancers to perform the routine energetically, gracefully, and confidently.
C
No revision is necessary.
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lifebelowthe

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life
B
below
C
the
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Which sentence must be revised to eliminate the preposition at the end?

A
Please invite the guests in.
B
Jenni did not know what the movie was about.
C
I don’t know where Carlos is staying at.
D
Which town are you going to?
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Which statement best explains why a writer might revise the second sentence to use passive voice rather than active voice?

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The writer wants to emphasize how the mural is different from other murals.
B
The writer hopes to conceal the name of the artist who painted the mural.
C
The writer does not know the name of the person who painted the mural.
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Which revision to the second sentence of the passage changes active voice to passive voice?

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“Eduardo Vega painted the mural last year.”
B
“The mural was painted last year.”
C
“I think that some artist painted the mural last year.”
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Which sentences contain split infinitives? Check all that apply.I hope to quickly finish the worksheets so that I can study for the quiz.To get the most out of the class, you should plan to attend all the field trips.We would like to go to a movie over the weekend.Olivia and Jayson plan to compete in the chess tournament.The dancers must take time to completely warm up before the performance.

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I hope to quickly finish the worksheets so that I can study for the quiz.
B
To get the most out of the class, you should plan to attend all the field trips.
C
We would like to go to a movie over the weekend.
D
Olivia and Jayson plan to compete in the chess tournament.
E
The dancers must take time to completely warm up before the performance.
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Which sentence best emphasizes the idea that one should eat a good breakfast before school every single day?

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Mom always says that it is best to eat a good breakfast before school.
B
Mom says that it is best to always eat a good breakfast before school.
C
Always Mom says that it is best to eat a good breakfast before school.
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Which sentence must be revised to eliminate the preposition at the end?

A
Please invite the guests in.
B
Jenni did not know what the movie was about.
C
I don’t know where Carlos is staying at.
D
Which town are you going to?
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Cassidy does not know for which course she will register.How could a writer best revise the above sentence to avoid overly formal language?

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Cassidy does not know which course she will register for.
B
Cassidy does not know for which course she will choose to register.
C
Cassidy does not know for what course she will register.
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What do you call the sandwich in the picture?

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a submarine sandwich
B
a sub
C
a grinder
D
a hoagie
E
a hero
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tomyon

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to
B
my
C
on
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Read each sentence and determine which revision, if any, makes the sentence stronger and clearer.

Answers:
I hope to tomorrow finish my science project.:I hope to finish my science project tomorrow.
The usher asked us to proceed carefully to the exit.:No revision is necessary.
She encouraged the dancers to energetically, gracefully, and confidently perform the routine.:She encouraged the dancers to perform the routine energetically, gracefully, and confidently.

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