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3 Using Verbs
Using Active Voice and Passive Voice (Rules 3 d, e)

WORKSHEET 7

Exercise A On the lines provided, rewrite each of the following sentences, changing the
italicized verbs from passive voice to active voice. To make this change, place the performer of
the action before the verb as its subject. If the performer of the action is not mentioned, leave the
sentence as it is and write C for correct.
EXAMPLE

1. The Cathedral of Hagia Sophia was admired by everyone in our

tour group. Everyone in our tour group admired the Cathedral of
Hagia Sophia.

1. A delicious aroma was sent through the house by the baking lasagna. ______________________
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2. Praise for a job well done is appreciated by everyone. __________________________________
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3. The da Vinci masterpiece was hung in the Louvre in Paris.

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4. I am expected home at midnight by my parents. ________________________________________
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5. Many errors were committed in the baseball game. ______________________________________
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Exercise B On the lines provided, rewrite the following sentences in the passive voice.
Start your sentence with the thing or things acted upon and omit the performer of the action.

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EXAMPLE

1. Sharon made many typographical errors in the yearbook captions.

Many typographical errors were made in the yearbook captions.

1. A person can reach Jakarta by ship or plane. ____________________________________________

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2. Pepe left the water running in the bathtub. ____________________________________________
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3. Someone broke a window while we were away. ________________________________________
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4. The mechanic replaced the cars shock absorbers. ______________________________________
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5. John guarantees a splendid time for all. ________________________________________________
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Elements of Literature

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