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Active vs Passive Voice Examples

The document discusses active and passive voice through examples of sentences using each. Active voice is when the subject performs the action, such as "Mr. Foreman did things the new way." Passive voice is when the subject receives the action, such as "The town was destroyed by fire." Some sentences use both voices, such as "Rules of the school are always followed by students." The document provides 30 examples comparing the use of active and passive voice in different contexts.

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Active vs Passive Voice Examples

The document discusses active and passive voice through examples of sentences using each. Active voice is when the subject performs the action, such as "Mr. Foreman did things the new way." Passive voice is when the subject receives the action, such as "The town was destroyed by fire." Some sentences use both voices, such as "Rules of the school are always followed by students." The document provides 30 examples comparing the use of active and passive voice in different contexts.

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Active and Passive Voice

1. The town was destroyed by fire.


2. They had already registered my name in the list.
3. We will have welcomed all the guests before 10’o clock.
4. Mr. Foreman did things the new way.
5. This house was built by John Mathews in 1991.
6. I think that new immigrants should be given more help and support.
7. It was once believed that the sun revolved around the earth.
8. The senior engineers and the architects were preparing the final layout.
9. Somebody will have cleaned your room before you reach back.
10. We must spread awareness about saving water.
11. We accept credit cards.
12. You are advised to consult a good doctor.
13. The injured were taken to the hospital
14. This job involves manual labor
15. Inform him to report to me immediately.
16. Is she boiling potatoes?
17. I do not abuse my servants.
18. Who taught you French?
19. I am sure they will take care of the child properly.
20. Three people have been killed in the park
21. After driving Professor Jones to the museum, she dropped him at his hotel.
22. They greet me cheerfully every morning.
23. The Spoons were dropped into sink by Leena.
24. Rules of the school are always followed by students.
25. He has been operated upon by the doctors.
26. The lamppost was hit by the car
27. The entire floor was cleaned.
28. A nest was being built by the birds in the oak tree.
29. They will bring good news tomorrow.
30. The entrance exam was failed by over one-third of the applicants to the school.
31. I hope to win.
32. Our car was stolen last night.
33. We sell tickets for all shows at the Box Office.
34. People should send their complaints to the head office.
35. We will pay the gardener a lot of money.
36. The firefighters rescued the teenagers from the burning building.
37. Doctor Simms is examining her.
38. You must stop him now.
39. The youngest student in the class has written the best composition.
40. John gave Elizabeth that beautiful ring.
41. A book was offered to them.
42. One type of air pollution is caused by hydrocarbons.
43. People are debating this issue around the world.
44. I have finished my assignment.
45. Everyone will blame us.
1. Grab a pole

2. Michael and his two brothers were imbued by their parents

3. The car salesman was flabbergasted.

4. He was selling 1000 PCs a month.

5. Dell gave money-back guarantees.

6. Dell Computer has owned subsidiaries in 16 countries.

7. One day I developed indigestion.

8. Imagine a lonely whitewashed steading set on a rain-drenched loch.

9. I was reduced to feeding the chickens.

10. I had never composed a significant phrase in all my life.

11. The postmaster presented me with a telegram.

12. The novel was chosen by the Book Society.

13. This requires an exercise of will.

14. People mistake and extol me.

15. Doting parents often stunt the natural growth of their children.

16. They would generate extra demand in the market.

17. Can we create a poverty-free world?

18. We have created a polio-free world.

19. They must do something heroic.

20. He developed frustration in the flying class.

21. He was disciplined severely,

22. We commemorate many special days.

23. Ditch the old incandescent bulbs.

24. Get your friends together to pick up litter.

25. Activists approached the issue from the viewpoint of child labour.

26. Schools are seeking the involvement of parents.

27. You will have taken a giant step towards greener horizons.

28. We imagine the prospect of a bigger population

29. Suffocation in the area led to the stampede.

30. One type or the other would probably be found yawning away to glory

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