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Which statement best explains why a writer might revise the second sentence to use passive voice rather than active voice?

A
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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The usher asked us to carefully proceed to the exit.Carefully the usher asked us to proceed to the exit. No revision is necessary.

A
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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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.

A
She encouraged the dancers to energetically and gracefully perform the routine, also confidently.
B
She encouraged the dancers to perform the routine energetically, gracefully, and confidently.
C
No revision is necessary.
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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.

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

A
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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lifebelowthe

A
life
B
below
C
the
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tomyon

A
to
B
my
C
on
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Ifacrosstwo

A
If
B
across
C
two

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