HELP PLEASE I must rewrite using proper infinitives
1. To prepare us for the test, some practices were given
2. My dad just apologized to my mom to finally settle the issue. To settle the ongoing issue my dad just apologized to my mom .
3. was able to buy very cheap the house because it was dilapidated .
4. To be cooked well one must steam vegetables .
5. To successfully pass the course , my sister saw to it that she was never absent .

Moritz is designing an advertisement to go with president barack obama's back-to-school remarks. how should moritz's ad be similar to the speech? it should be concise. it should be repetitive. it should be persuasive. it should be eye-catching.

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Which most closely analyzes the information about briony's dreams of becoming an olympic athlete?