Thursday, January 20, 2011

Active vs. Passive

1. Passive. Police in riot gear fired rubber-coated bullets into the crowd.
2. Passive. The boss informed the employees of the layoffs, later in the day.
3. Active. LeBron James missed a three-point shot with five seconds left.
4. Passive. Participants in the survey were asked about their changes in political affiliation.
5. Passive. Raoul avoided tall buildings and mountain roads because he had such a fear of heights.
6. Active. The Legislature is considering the bill.
7. Passive. The tiny island was destroyed by the earthquake.
8. Active. Sentence is correct.
9. Passive. The hospital performed an experimental operation yesterday.
10. Passive. A downed airliner covered the wheat field with debris.

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