EXERCISE 10.5 successfulwriting6e-successfulwriting6e_ch10-bx3-005

EXERCISE 10.5

EXERCISE 10.5

Using Active Verbs

Edit the following sentences by changing passive verbs to active ones, adding a subject when necessary.

Question 10.21

1. Songs about peace were composed by folk singers in the 1960s.

Question 10.22

2. The exam was thought to be difficult because it covered thirteen chapters.

Question 10.23

3. For water conservation, it is recommended that low-water-consumption dishwashers be purchased.

Question 10.24

4. The new satellite center was opened by the university so that students could attend classes nearer their homes.

Question 10.25

5. In aggressive telemarketing sales calls, the consumer is urged by the caller to make an immediate decision before prices change.
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