25 May 2010 — Ask
How would you improve this sentence?
The EPA asks that BP finds a less toxic chemical to use to break up the oil.
Click the option that improves the sentence.
1.
The EPA says that BP uses less toxic chemicals to break up the oil.
2.
The EPA asks that BP use less toxic chemicals to break up the oil
3.
The EPA asks BP to use less toxic chemicals to break up the oil.
ask (v.) – #1 question, #2 request help, #3 price, #4 to invite, #5 demand
say (v.) – #5 restate or give information
EPA (governing agency) – The Environmental Protection Agency
BP – British Petroleum (oil company)
toxic (adj.) – harmful, poisonous
