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Which sentences are written in passive voice? Check all that apply.My little sister found three seashells in the tidal pool.That book was written by one of my favorite authors.Sebastian and Akiko are traveling to Ohio this summer.The contestants will be judged on style and originality.In my house, fruit is often served after a meal.

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My little sister found three seashells in the tidal pool.
B
That book was written by one of my favorite authors.
C
Sebastian and Akiko are traveling to Ohio this summer.
D
The contestants will be judged on style and originality.
E
In my house, fruit is often served after a meal.
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Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.Revise it to split the infinitive. No revision is necessary.

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Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.
B
Revise it to split the infinitive.
C
No revision is necessary.
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Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.Revise it to split the infinitive. No revision is necessary.

A
Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.
B
Revise it to split the infinitive.
C
No revision is necessary.
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Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.Revise it to split the infinitive.No revision is necessary.

A
Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.
B
Revise it to split the infinitive.
C
No revision is necessary.
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Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.Revise it to split the infinitive. No revision is necessary.

A
Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.
B
Revise it to split the infinitive.
C
No revision is necessary.
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How should the writer revise the second sentence in the passage to use passive voice?

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A movie studio made this exciting film and will release it tomorrow.
B
This exciting new film will be released tomorrow.
C
A movie studio releases this exciting new film tomorrow.
D
This exciting new film releases tomorrow.
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Which best explains why a writer might revise the second sentence to use passive voice?

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to make it clear that the movie studio is performing the action of the verb
B
to intentionally conceal the name of the film
C
to put more emphasis on the film itself, rather than on the movie studio
D
to help the reader better understand how movie studios operate
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Which sentences contain split infinitives? Check all that apply.Ahmed decided to take a cooking class with his aunt.I try to completely ignore my little brother when he’s pestering me.Daniella’s parents asked her to quickly set the table.If you want to make the team, you should plan to practice every day.To try one’s best is often more important than winning.

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Ahmed decided to take a cooking class with his aunt.
B
I try to completely ignore my little brother when he’s pestering me.
C
Daniella’s parents asked her to quickly set the table.
D
If you want to make the team, you should plan to practice every day.
E
To try one’s best is often more important than winning.
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Which sentences contain prepositions? Check all that apply.Lena bought a new table to put the sculpture on.At what time is the performance scheduled to begin?The committee includes three students and two teachers.That is the house in which I grew up.Jonathan looked under his desk for the lost keys.

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Lena bought a new table to put the sculpture on.
B
At what time is the performance scheduled to begin?
C
The committee includes three students and two teachers.
D
That is the house in which I grew up.
E
Jonathan looked under his desk for the lost keys.
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She did not have a container in which to put the leftovers.How could a writer best revise the above sentence to avoid overly formal language?

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by choosing to end the sentence in a preposition
B
by switching from active voice to passive voice
C
by inserting an adverb between the two parts of the infinitive
D
by switching from passive voice to active voice
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Read each sentence and determine which revision, if any, makes the sentence stronger and clearer.

Answers:
Please plan to next week return.:Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.
Tiana always aims to completely, efficiently, and without error finish her homework.:Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.
You must force yourself to really think before making a final decision.:No revision is necessary.
I advised them to at least explore some new options.:No revision is necessary.

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