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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 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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Which sentence uses passive voice?

A
We arrived early for our annual dental check-ups.
B
Dr. Gomez greeted us warmly and took X-rays.
C
Calm music played quietly in the dentist’s office.
D
We were given new toothbrushes by the hygienist.
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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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A
the active voice
B
a preposition
C
the passive voice
D
a split infinitive
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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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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.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
Before the experiment by scientists, a decision was reached.
B
Scientists reached a decision about when to begin the experiment.
C
A decision was reached with scientists about beginning the experiment.
D
The beginning of the experiment is a decision that was reached by scientists.
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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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