Exercise: Converting sentences to the active or passive voice

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

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  1. The surfers were informed by the lifeguard of a shark sighting.
    The surfers were informed by the lifeguard of a shark sighting.
  2. The cartoonist sketched a picture of Sam with huge ears and a pointy chin.
    The cartoonist sketched a picture of Sam with huge ears and a pointy chin.
  3. The baby kangaroo is protected, fed, and taught how to survive by its mother.
    The baby kangaroo is protected, fed, and taught how to survive by its mother.
  4. The gifts were given out to the children by volunteers dressed as elves.
    The gifts were given out to the children by volunteers dressed as elves.
  5. A new advertising company was chosen by the board members.
    A new advertising company was chosen by the board members.