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    Active and Passive Voice Exercises

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    The document provides examples of sentences written in passive voice and asks the reader to rewrite them in active voice. It contains 15 sentences describing various events like poems being read, teams being beaten, computers being shipped, and movies being seen. The reader is meant to rewrite each sentence so the subject performs the action rather than receiving it.

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    The document provides examples of sentences written in passive voice and asks the reader to rewrite them in active voice. It contains 15 sentences describing various events like poems being read, teams being beaten, computers being shipped, and movies being seen. The reader is meant to rewrite each sentence so the subject performs the action rather than receiving it.

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    Active and Passive Voice Exercises

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    The document provides examples of sentences written in passive voice and asks the reader to rewrite them in active voice. It contains 15 sentences describing various events like poems being read, teams being beaten, computers being shipped, and movies being seen. The reader is meant to rewrite each sentence so the subject performs the action rather than receiving it.

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    Active and Passive Voice Exercises

    Change the following from passive to active voice.


    1. The poem was read aloud by Margaret.
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    2. The Yankees were beaten by the Tigers in the playoffs.
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    3. Her personal computer was given to Edith by her parents.
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    4. The turnoff for Route 287 was finally reached by Carla.
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    5. Many letters have been sent by me to your office.
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    6. Kim was invited to a party by Raymund.
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    7. The truth was suddenly realized by the contestants.


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    8. The computers were shipped by the Tucson branch on Monday.
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    9. Projects were judged by the teachers.
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    10. A brilliant performance was given by the choir.


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    11. Adam and Joanne were married by the priest.


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    12. The test was taken by Amanda last week.
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    13. The truck was broken by little Tommy while he played.
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    14. The National Enquirer was sued by a famous actor for publishing a scandalous photo.
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    15. The movie was seen by the class before the exam.
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