Question

In the paragraph below, change all of the passive verbs to active. Capitalize each verb that you change.

Vows were taken at St. James Cathedral by Bonnie Eager and Jerry Wrightman. The bride's dress was made by the bride. At the reception in the church parlors, punch was cake was eaten while the bride and groom were greeted by their friends. The bride's bouquet was thrown by the bride and was caught by her sister. Rice and confetti were thrown by the excited crowd as the bride and groom were whisked away by a well decorated car which was driven by the best man. Tears were shed by the mother of the bride while hats were thrown into the air by the brothers of the groom. A good time was had by all

Answer 1

Bonnie Eager and Jerry Wightman TOOK vows at Saint James Cathedral.

The bride made her own dress. (Made is still the same)

Friends greeted the wedding couple while they DRANK punch and ATE cake at the reception.

The bride THREW her bouquet, and her sister caught it.

As the excited audience THREW rice and confetti, the best man DROVE the decorated car that carried away the wedding pair.

The bride's mother cried, and the groom's brothers THREW hats into the air.

All had a good time. (Had is the same)

Step-by-step explanation:

First, we convert the passive voice to the active voice. The past participles should then be changed into simple past tense verbs. Keep in mind the passive: ACTIVE PAST TENSE: SIMPLE PAST TENSE