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Which sentence contains an infinitive?

A
It is normal to make mistakes.
B
We walked to town with Grandma.
C
Will you take the package to Sheila?
D
Please forward that photo to me.
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Read the sentence. A tray of fresh watermelon slices was provided by the booster club. How should the writer revise the sentence to use active voice?

A
The booster club provided a tray of fresh watermelon slices.
B
Slices of fresh watermelon were provided by the booster club.
C
Fresh watermelon slices were provided fresh by the booster club.
D
A tray was provided by the booster club of fresh watermelon slices.
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Read the sentence. Jameson dropped and broke the cookie jar while his parents were on vacation. What is the best explanation for why the writer would revise this sentence to use passive voice?

A
The writer wants to conceal the location of the broken cookie jar.
B
The writer wants to conceal the identity of the person who broke the jar.
C
The writer does not know who dropped the cookie jar.
D
The writer does not know how the cookie jar broke.
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Read the sentence. A decision was reached by scientists about when the experiment would begin. Which revision changes the sentence so that it uses the active voice?

A
Before the experiment by scientists, a decision was reached.
B
The beginning of the experiment is a decision that was reached by scientists.
C
A decision was reached with scientists about beginning the experiment.
D
Scientists reached a decision about when to begin the experiment.
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Read the sentence. Someone sang a solo during the holiday concert. The best reason to revise this sentence using the passive voice is that

A
the kind of song being performed is unknown.
B
the length of the concert is unknown.
C
the type of holiday being celebrated is unknown.
D
the name of the singer is unknown.
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Read the sentence. Someone sang a solo during the holiday concert. The best reason to revise this sentence using the passive voice is that

A
the kind of song being performed is unknown.
B
the type of holiday being celebrated is unknown.
C
the name of the singer is unknown.
D
the length of the concert is unknown.
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Read the sentence. A decision was reached by scientists about when the experiment would begin. Which revision changes the sentence so that it uses the active voice?

A
The beginning of the experiment is a decision that was reached by scientists.
B
A decision was reached with scientists about beginning the experiment.
C
Before the experiment by scientists, a decision was reached.
D
Scientists reached a decision about when to begin the experiment.
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Which sentence best uses a split infinitive to clearly emphasize the message of safe driving?

A
Young drivers must remember to always turn off cell phones before getting behind the wheel.
B
Before getting behind the wheel, young drivers must remember not to text.
C
Young drivers must remember to narrow their focus fully when they get behind the wheel.
D
When driving a car, young drivers need to most importantly remember to completely ignore their phones.
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Which sentence contains a split infinitive?

A
Young children seem to thoroughly enjoy playing with soap bubbles and shaving cream.
B
It is important to give children opportunities to explore their world through sensory experiences.
C
Clay and finger paints are often used to prepare children for writing and drawing.
D
Going to preschool opens the door to learning and encourages kindergarten readiness.
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Read the sentence. A tray of fresh watermelon slices was provided by the booster club. How should the writer revise the sentence to use active voice?

A
Slices of fresh watermelon were provided by the booster club.
B
Fresh watermelon slices were provided fresh by the booster club.
C
A tray was provided by the booster club of fresh watermelon slices.
D
The booster club provided a tray of fresh watermelon slices.
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When should the writers avoid splitting an infinitive? Choose three correct answers.

A
using one makes the sentence stronger.
B
too much information is inserted between the two parts of the infinitive.
C
it sounds awkward to split the infinitive.
D
the sentence is already clear.
E
doing so is necessary to avoid confusion.
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Which sentence contains a split infinitive?

A
Young children seem to thoroughly enjoy playing with soap bubbles and shaving cream.
B
It is important to give children opportunities to explore their world through sensory experiences.
C
Clay and finger paints are often used to prepare children for writing and drawing.
D
Going to preschool opens the door to learning and encourages kindergarten readiness.
13

Read the sentence. Jameson dropped and broke the cookie jar while his parents were on vacation. What is the best explanation for why the writer would revise this sentence to use passive voice?

A
The writer wants to conceal the identity of the person who broke the jar.
B
The writer does not know who dropped the cookie jar.
C
The writer wants to conceal the location of the broken cookie jar.
D
The writer does not know how the cookie jar broke.
14

Read the sentence. Someone sang a solo during the holiday concert. The best reason to revise this sentence using the passive voice is that

A
the type of holiday being celebrated is unknown.
B
the kind of song being performed is unknown.
C
the length of the concert is unknown.
D
the name of the singer is unknown.
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Which sentence contains an infinitive?

A
It is normal to make mistakes.
B
Please forward that photo to me.
C
We walked to town with Grandma.
D
Will you take the package to Sheila?
16

Which sentence contains an infinitive?

A
Please forward that photo to me.
B
It is normal to make mistakes.
C
We walked to town with Grandma.
D
Will you take the package to Sheila?
17

Which sentence contains an infinitive?

A
Please forward that photo to me.
B
It is normal to make mistakes.
C
We walked to town with Grandma.
D
Will you take the package to Sheila?
18

Read the sentence. Someone sang a solo during the holiday concert. The best reason to revise this sentence using the passive voice is that

A
the kind of song being performed is unknown.
B
the length of the concert is unknown.
C
the name of the singer is unknown.
D
the type of holiday being celebrated is unknown.
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Which sentence best creates emphasis specifically on water safety through the use of a split infinitive?

A
You will have to really watch the children at the beach because the current is very strong.
B
Because the current is very strong, you will have to closely watch the children at the beach.
C
You will have to watch the children really at the beach because the current is very strong.
D
Because the current is very strong, you will have to watch the children at the beach closely.
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Which sentence best creates emphasis specifically on water safety through the use of a split infinitive?

A
Because the current is very strong, you will have to watch the children at the beach closely.
B
You will have to really watch the children at the beach because the current is very strong.
C
You will have to watch the children really at the beach because the current is very strong.
D
Because the current is very strong, you will have to closely watch the children at the beach.

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