Using active voice

In each pair, click on the sentence that uses strong, active verbs and avoids passive verbs or be verbs.

For help with this exercise, see Using the active voice.

Example

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◯ A strange sound was made in the willow tree by the monkey that had escaped from the zoo.
◯ The monkey that had escaped from the zoo made a strange sound in the willow tree.
Using active voice – 1

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◯ The dean’s letter acknowledged the student’s participation in the literacy program.
◯ The dean’s letter was in acknowledgment of the student’s participation in the literacy program.
Using active voice – 2

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◯ The screen door was whipped open by a gust of wind.
◯ A gust of wind whipped the screen door open.
Using active voice – 3

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◯ The work of Paul Oakenfold and Sandra Collins was influential in my choice of music for my audition.
◯ The work of Paul Oakenfold and Sandra Collins influenced my choice of music for my audition.
Using active voice – 4

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◯ The only responsibility that my parents gave me was putting my little brother to bed when they had to work late.
◯ The only responsibility that I was given by my parents was putting my little brother to bed when they had to work late.
Using active voice – 5