EXERCISE 8–1 Active and passive voice

EXERCISE 8–1Active and passive voice

Revise any weak, unemphatic sentences by replacing passive verbs or be verbs with active alternatives. You may need to name in the subject the person or thing doing the action. If a sentence is emphatic, do not change it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time.

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The Prussians were victorious over the Saxons in 1745.

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Suggested revision: The Prussians defeated the Saxons in 1745.
EXERCISE 8–1 Active and passive voice - Revise any weak, unemphatic sentences by replacing passive verbs or be verbs with active alternatives. You may need to name in the subject the person or thing doing the action. If a sentence is emphatic, do not change it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The Prussians were victorious over the Saxons in 1745.

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The entire operation is managed by Ahmed, the producer.

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Suggested revision: Ahmed, the producer, manages the entire operation.
EXERCISE 8–1 Active and passive voice - Revise any weak, unemphatic sentences by replacing passive verbs or be verbs with active alternatives. You may need to name in the subject the person or thing doing the action. If a sentence is emphatic, do not change it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The entire operation is managed by Ahmed, the producer.

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The sea kayaks were expertly paddled by the tour guides.

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Suggested revision: The tour guides expertly paddled the sea kayaks.
EXERCISE 8–1 Active and passive voice - Revise any weak, unemphatic sentences by replacing passive verbs or be verbs with active alternatives. You may need to name in the subject the person or thing doing the action. If a sentence is emphatic, do not change it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - The sea kayaks were expertly paddled by the tour guides.

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At the crack of rocket and mortar blasts, I jumped from the top bunk and landed on my buddy below, who was crawling on the floor looking for his boots.

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Suggested revision: Emphatic and active; no change
EXERCISE 8–1 Active and passive voice - Revise any weak, unemphatic sentences by replacing passive verbs or be verbs with active alternatives. You may need to name in the subject the person or thing doing the action. If a sentence is emphatic, do not change it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - At the crack of rocket and mortar blasts, I jumped from the top bunk and landed on my buddy below, who was crawling on the floor looking for his boots.

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There were shouting protesters on the courthouse steps.

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Suggested revision: Protesters were shouting on the courthouse steps.
EXERCISE 8–1 Active and passive voice - Revise any weak, unemphatic sentences by replacing passive verbs or be verbs with active alternatives. You may need to name in the subject the person or thing doing the action. If a sentence is emphatic, do not change it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - There were shouting protesters on the courthouse steps.