Contested Usage

Question 1

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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B: That book was written by one of my favorite authors.; D: The contestants will be judged on style and originality.; E: In my house, fruit is often served after a meal.

Question 2

How should the writer revise the second sentence in the passage to use passive voice?

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B: This exciting new film will be released tomorrow.

Question 3

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

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C: to put more emphasis on the film itself, rather than on the movie studio

Question 4

Question 4

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A

Question 5

Read each sentence and determine which revision, if any, makes the sentence stronger and clearer. Please plan to next week return. Tiana always aims to completely, efficiently, and without error finish her homework. You must force yourself to really think before making a final decision. I advised them to at least explore some new options.

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A: Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.

Question 6

Which sentences contain prepositions? Check all that apply.

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A: Lena bought a new table to put the sculpture on.; B: At what time is the performance scheduled to begin?; D: That is the house in which I grew up.; E: Jonathan looked under his desk for the lost keys.

Question 7

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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A: by choosing to end the sentence in a preposition

Question 8

Question 8

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PENDING

Question 9

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

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C: No revision is necessary.

Question 10

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

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C: No revision is necessary.

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