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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
A tray was provided by the booster club of fresh watermelon slices.
S
Slices of fresh watermelon were provided by the booster club.
T
The booster club provided a tray of fresh watermelon slices.
F
Fresh watermelon slices were provided fresh by the booster club.
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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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Which sentence must be revised to eliminate the preposition at the end?

A
The museum had the throne where the king sat on.
B
This is the beach umbrella we will be sitting under.
C
I missed class, so I asked the teacher what we talked about.
D
The concert starts at two, so I told him to meet me before.
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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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t
the name of the singer is unknown.
t
the kind of song being performed is unknown.
t
the length of the concert is unknown.
t
the type of holiday being celebrated is unknown.
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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 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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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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Contested Usage Answers — TX-English III B