Exercise: Grammar: Active and passive voice

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.

    Question

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    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.

    Question

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    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.

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    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.

    Question

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    The gifts were given out to the children by volunteers dressed as elves.
  5. A new advertising company was chosen by the board members.

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    A new advertising company was chosen by the board members.