Active vs. passive
Would you change the following sentences? If not, why not? Rewrite those that need clarification.
1. Rubber coated bullets were fired into the crowd by police in riot gear.
Police in riot gear fired rubber-coated bullets into the crowd.
2. Later in the day, the employees were informed of the layoffs by the boss himself.
The boss informed the employees of the layoffs.
3. With five seconds left, a three-point shot was missed by LeBron James.
Lebron James missed a three-point shot with five seconds left.
4. Participants in the survey were asked about their changes in political affiliation.
good
5. Tall buildings and mountain roads were avoided by Raoul because he had such a fear of heights.
Raoul avoided the tall buildings and mountain roads because of his fear of heights.
6. The bill is being considered by the Legislature.
The Legislature is considering the bill.
7. The tiny island has been destroyed by the earthquake.
The earthquake destroyed the tiny island.
8. The class is reading the book.
good
9. An experimental operation was performed at the hospital yesterday.
The hospital preformed an experimental operation yesterday.
10. The wheat field was covered by debris from the downed airliner.
Debris from the airline covered the wheat field.
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