EXERCISE 32.5

Convert each sentence from active to passive voice or from passive to active, and note the differences in emphasis these changes make. Example:

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  1. The surfers were informed by the lifeguard of a shark sighting.
    The lifeguard informed the surfers of a shark sighting.

  2. The cartoonist sketched a picture of Sam with huge ears and a pointy chin.
    A picture of Sam with huge ears and a pointy chin was sketched by the cartoonist.

  3. For months, the baby kangaroo is protected, fed, and taught by its mother.
    For months, the mother kangaroo protects her baby, feeds it, and teaches it.

  4. The gifts were given out to the children by volunteers dressed as elves.
    Volunteers dressed as elves gave the gifts out to the children.

  5. A new advertising company was chosen by the board members.
    The board members chose a new advertising company.