AnswersCA-English Language Arts 12 B – 1744Contested Usage

6.5: Contested Usage Answers

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the active voicea prepositionthe passive voicea split infinitive

A
the active voice
B
a preposition
C
the passive voice
D
a split infinitive
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Read the sentence.When she arrived at the concert hall, the singer walked through a crowd of cheering fans.Which word is a preposition?

A
she
B
at
C
walked
D
crowd
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Select 4 options.Which words are prepositions?atnoundernearfromsee

A
at
B
no
C
under
D
near
E
from
F
see
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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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Which sentence requires no revision?

A
New Jersey is the state where I grew up in.
B
Christian knows where the party is at.
C
Which bench will you be sitting on?
D
Where are your parents driving to?
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Read the sentence.Head toward the large yellow sign to find the lemon grove.Which word is a preposition?

A
head
B
toward
C
yellow
D
lemon
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Select 3 options.Writers should avoid splitting an infinitive whenthe sentence is already clear.it sounds awkward to split the infinitive.using one makes the sentence stronger.doing so is necessary to avoid confusion.too much information is inserted between the two parts of the infinitive.

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

Y
You will have to watch the children really at the beach because the current is very strong.
Y
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 watch the children at the beach closely.
B
Because the current is very strong, to closely watch the children at the beach is something that one must do.
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Which sentence contains an infinitive?

A
Will you take the package to Sheila?
B
We walked to town with Grandma.
C
Please forward that photo to me.
D
It is normal to make mistakes.
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Read the sentence.Mr. Liu is shopping for the perfect shelf on which to display his bowling trophy.

A
by inserting an adverb between the two parts of the infinitive
B
by switching from active voice to passive voice.
C
by choosing to end the sentence in a preposition
D
by switching from passive voice to active voice
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Which sentence best uses a split infinitive to clearly emphasize water safety?

A
You will have to watch the children really at the beach because the current is very strong.
B
You will have to really watch the children at the beach because the current is very strong.
C
Because the current is very strong, you will have to watch the children at the beach closely.
D
Because the current is very strong, to closely watch the children at the beach is something that one must do.
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Read the sentence.The famous artist and sculptor Michelangelo sculpted the statue David in Italy in the early 1500s.The best reason for the writer to revise this sentence to be in the passive voice is to emphasize

A
the date.
B
the location.
C
the sculptor.
D
the statue.
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Read the sentence.The famous artist and sculptor Michelangelo sculpted the statue David in Italy in the early 1500s.The best reason for the writer to revise this sentence to be in the passive voice is to emphasize

A
the date.
B
the location.
C
the sculptor.
D
the statue.
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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 does not know who dropped the cookie jar.
B
The writer does not know how the cookie jar broke.
C
The writer wants to conceal the identity of the person who broke the jar.
D
The writer wants to conceal the location of the broken cookie jar.
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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 name of the singer is unknown.
B
the kind of song being performed is unknown.
C
the length of the concert is unknown.
D
the type of holiday being celebrated is unknown.
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Which sentence contains a split infinitive?

I
It is important to wear plenty of sunscreen at an outdoor swim meet.
T
The coach tells the swimmers how to improve their performance.
P
Parents drive to the local swim club so they can watch the competition.
S
Swimmers must be sure to completely follow all of the team guidelines.
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Select 3 options.Writers should avoid splitting an infinitive when

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

A
Before getting behind the wheel, young drivers must remember not to text.
B
Young drivers must remember to narrow their focus fully when they get behind the wheel.
C
Young drivers must remember to always turn off cell phones before getting 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 must be revised to eliminate the preposition at the end?

A
If no one answers the door, then please let yourself in.
B
The top steps are fine, but be careful of the slippery stairs below.
C
Where are Katelyn and Ella walking to?
D
Do you know what Naveen was talking about?
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A
the active voice
B
a preposition
C
the passive voice
D
a split infinitive

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