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Select 3 options.Writers should avoid splitting an infinitive when

A
the sentence is already clear.
B
it sounds awkward to split the infinitive.
C
using one makes the sentence stronger.
D
doing so is necessary to avoid confusion.
E
too much information is inserted between the two parts of the infinitive.
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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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Read the sentence.Someone sang a solo during the holiday concert.The best reason to revise this sentence using the passive voice is that

A
the name of the singer is unknown.
B
the kind of song being performed is unknown.
C
the length of the concert is unknown.
D
the type of holiday being celebrated is unknown.
4

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.
B
Slices of fresh watermelon were provided by the booster club.
C
The booster club provided a tray of fresh watermelon slices.
D
Fresh watermelon slices were provided fresh by the booster club.
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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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[BLANK]

A
the active voice
B
a preposition
C
the passive voice
D
a split infinitive
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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 who dropped the cookie jar.
B
The writer does not know how the cookie jar broke.
C
The writer wants to conceal the identity of the person who broke the jar.
D
The writer wants to conceal the location of the broken cookie jar.
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Read the sentence.Head toward the large yellow sign to find the lemon grove.Which word is a preposition?

A
head
B
toward
C
yellow
D
lemon

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