Passive versus Active Voice Exercises
Highlight the verb phrase in the following sentences; then, change the
following sentences from the passive to the active voice. (You may need to
supply subjects for some of the sentences.) I’ve completed the first exercise as
an example for you.
1.
Frost tubes
were developed by engineers to measure the depth of the frost.
Engineers developed frost tubes to measure the depth of the frost.
2. The frost tubes
are inserted near roads with posted weight restrictions.
Inserted frost tubes are near roads with [osted weight conditions.
3.
Newer and more effective methods of measuring ground temperature
have
been invented in recent years.
Because of new inventions, ground tempature measuring is more effective.
4.
The documentation project
has been targeted by management for cost
reduction.
Management is targeting the documentation project for cost reduction.
5. Templates
were being developed to promote document consistency and
product branding, but the editor in charge of the project was fired.
Before firing the editor in charge, there was development to promote document consistency and product
branding.
6. Software
will be selected to automate the template process.
Selected software will automate the template process.
7.
After hours of sifting, it
was found that a significant amount of gold
was
collected on the 1/8 inch mesh screens.
After hours of sifting, the collection of gold is significant on the 1/8-inch mesh screens.
8.
The Minnesota River
is considered one of the best rivers to pan for gold.
One of the best rivers to pan for gold is the Minnesota River
