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Active - Passive Voice - Exercise 3

Directions: Change the active voice sentences below into passive voice.
Write your answers in the space provided under each item. When you have completed the exercise, click on "Check My Answers" and check your answers with those on the answer key.

1. The opposing team will undoubtedly block the punt.



2. The handler gave the dog four commands.



3. At the hotel, Nan wrote a number of post cards.



4. Ten inches of snow made the roads impassable.



5. The jury convicted Bruin of manslaughter.



6. The lawyer is pleading the case passionately.



7. Rinso Rug Company will clean the carpets tomorrow.



8. The magnifier makes the small print visible.



9. By 9:00 p.m., Jerry had eaten five hamburgers.



10. Hillary put the pen into the top drawer.




         

 

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