Question

In the following two sentences convert ACTIVE-VOICE VERBS TO PASSIVE-VOICE VERBS (Ch. 3) (Note: in addition to making this passive, consider making it positive as well.)

1. We cannot provide patient care unless patients show proof of insurance.

Revise the following sentences to use plain language and more familiar words

1. The impending liquidation of the company’s assets was cause for jubilation among the company’s competitors.

2. I have to wait until payday to ascertain whether I got the raise.

Answer 1

1. Patients are required to show proof of insurance to be provided patient care by us.
(Negative statement is converted into positive by removing not and for a passive statement, what is to be done is written in the last)

1. The upcoming sale of the company's valuables was the reason for happiness among rivals of the company.
2. I have to wait till the day I receive my salary to see if I have got the promotion.
(These two sentences are made simpler by using more familiar words)