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. Question

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

  2. Question

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    The cartoonist sketched a picture of Sam with huge ears and a pointy chin.

  3. Question

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    The baby kangaroo is protected, fed, and taught how to survive by its mother.

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

  5. Question

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    A new advertising company was chosen by the board members.