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Which sentence contains a split infinitive?

A
The coach tells the swimmers how to improve their performance.
B
Parents drive to the local swim club so they can watch the competition.
C
It is important to wear plenty of sunscreen at an outdoor swim meet.
D
Swimmers must be sure to completely follow all of the team guidelines.
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Which sentence contains a split infinitive?

A
It is important to wear plenty of sunscreen at an outdoor swim meet.
B
The coach tells the swimmers how to improve their performance.
C
Swimmers must be sure to completely follow all of the team guidelines.
D
Parents drive to the local swim club so they can watch the competition.
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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 how the cookie jar broke.
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 wants to conceal the identity of the person who broke the jar.
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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 does not know who dropped the cookie jar.
C
The writer wants to conceal the identity of the person who broke the 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
The beginning of the experiment is a decision that was reached by scientists.
B
Before the experiment by scientists, a decision was reached.
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. 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
Fresh watermelon slices were provided fresh by the booster club.
C
Slices of fresh watermelon were provided by the booster club.
D
A tray was provided by the booster club of fresh watermelon slices.
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Which sentence best uses a split infinitive to clearly emphasize the message of safe driving?

A
When driving a car, young drivers need to most importantly remember to completely ignore their phones.
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
Before getting behind the wheel, young drivers must remember not to text.
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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
Scientists reached a decision about when to begin the experiment.
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
Before the experiment by scientists, a decision was reached.
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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
Fresh watermelon slices were provided fresh by the booster club.
B
Slices of fresh watermelon were provided 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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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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When should the writers avoid splitting an infinitive? Choose three correct answers.

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

A
The coach tells the swimmers how to improve their performance.
B
Swimmers must be sure to completely follow all of the team guidelines.
C
It is important to wear plenty of sunscreen at an outdoor swim meet.
D
Parents drive to the local swim club so they can watch the competition.

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