EXERCISE W3–1 Active and passive voice

EXERCISE W3-1Active and passive voice

Revise any weak, unemphatic sentences by replacing passive verbs or be verbs with active alternatives. You may need to name in the subject the person or thing doing the action. If a sentence is emphatic, do not change it. Type your answers in the boxes below.

Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)

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The Prussians were victorious over the Saxons in 1745.

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Suggested revision: Suggested revision: The Prussians defeated the Saxons in 1745.
EXERCISE W3-1 Active and passive voice - Revise any weak, unemphatic sentences by replacing passive verbs or be verbs with active alternatives. You may need to name in the subject the person or thing doing the action. If a sentence is emphatic, do not change it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - The Prussians were victorious over the Saxons in 1745.

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The entire operation is managed by Ahmed, the producer.

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Suggested revision: Suggested revision: Ahmed, the producer, manages the entire operation.
EXERCISE W3-1 Active and passive voice - Revise any weak, unemphatic sentences by replacing passive verbs or be verbs with active alternatives. You may need to name in the subject the person or thing doing the action. If a sentence is emphatic, do not change it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - The entire operation is managed by Ahmed, the producer.

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The sea kayaks were expertly paddled by the tour guides.

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Suggested revision: Suggested revision: The tour guides expertly paddled the sea kayaks.
EXERCISE W3-1 Active and passive voice - Revise any weak, unemphatic sentences by replacing passive verbs or be verbs with active alternatives. You may need to name in the subject the person or thing doing the action. If a sentence is emphatic, do not change it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - The sea kayaks were expertly paddled by the tour guides.

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At the crack of rocket and mortar blasts, I jumped from the top bunk and landed on my buddy below, who was crawling on the floor looking for his boots.

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Suggested revision: Suggested revision: Emphatic and active; no change
EXERCISE W3-1 Active and passive voice - Revise any weak, unemphatic sentences by replacing passive verbs or be verbs with active alternatives. You may need to name in the subject the person or thing doing the action. If a sentence is emphatic, do not change it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - At the crack of rocket and mortar blasts, I jumped from the top bunk and landed on my buddy below, who was crawling on the floor looking for his boots.

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There were shouting protesters on the courthouse steps.

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Suggested revision: Suggested revision: Protesters were shouting on the courthouse steps.
EXERCISE W3-1 Active and passive voice - Revise any weak, unemphatic sentences by replacing passive verbs or be verbs with active alternatives. You may need to name in the subject the person or thing doing the action. If a sentence is emphatic, do not change it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - There were shouting protesters on the courthouse steps.