Question

(This has to deal with technical writing but there is no subject for English)

Instructions: Switch each sentence or each clause in passive voice to active. Use your own subject if you find none available. Remember: if the subject performs the action of the verb (and if the subject is in front of the verb in the sentence structure), then it’s active. If not, it’s passive

. Example 1 “The ball was thrown by the boy.” Better: “The boy threw the ball.”

Example 2 “The pet shop owner was attacked by the rabid hamster.” Better: “The rabid hamster attacked the pet shop owner.”

1. The keys were grabbed by Georgia.

2. South Carolina was chosen by the Union as the most likely to secede.

3. Texas got messed with.

4. Winesburg, Ohio was to be read by the whole class.

5. The Kansas Board of Education will take full advantage of science education so that their own conclusions can be drawn by every student.

6. Indiana Jones took the statue from the dais, but was quickly threatened by a rolling boulder.

7. I opened the refrigerator door after my brother had left and the baked Alaska had been eaten.

8. My kids were brought by me to see the U.S.S. Missouri.

9. The guitar was played by Mississippi John Hurt.

10. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.

Answer 1

Q1) Georgia grabbed the keys.

Q2) The Union chose South Carolina as the most likely to secede.

Q3) Someone messed with Texas.

Q4) The whole class read Winesburg, Ohio.

Q5) The Kansas Board of Education will take full advantage of science education so that every student drew their own conclusions.

Q6) Indiana Jones took the statue from the dais, but a rolling boulder threatened it.

Q7) I opened the refrigerator door after my brother had left and someone ate the baked Alaska.

Q8) I brought my kids to see the U.S.S. Missouri.

Q9) Mississippi John Hurt played the Guitar.

Q10) Yes, Virginia, Santa Claus is there.