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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.
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That book was written by one of my favorite authors.
C
Sebastian and Akiko are traveling to Ohio this summer.
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The contestants will be judged on style and originality.
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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.

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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.

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Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.
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Revise it to split the infinitive.
C
No revision is necessary.
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Read each sentence and determine which revision, if any, makes the sentence stronger and clearer.

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

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

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

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