Question

How to Change the following sentence from passive to active.

1. The traffic sign was suddenly blown over by the strong wind.

2. Three trays of fresh bread were dropped by the baker’s assistant.

3. All of the gas stations in town were held up by the same gang of aging criminals.

4. That song was written by my friend in the army.

5. Costumes for the play were purchased by the drama teacher with her own money.

6. The lawn furniture was broken by irresponsible party guests.

7. The dives were accomplished with great precision by the team, and the gold medal was won by them.

8. Five pounds of chocolate candy were eaten by the unfortunate German shepherd.

9. All of the candles on the birthday cake had been blown out by the birthday girl.

10. The award for the best picture of the year is presented each spring by the Motion Picture Academy.

Answer 1

1. The strong wind suddenly blew the traffic sign.

2. The baker's assistant dropped three trays of fresh bread.

3. The same gang of aging criminals held up all the gas stations in town.

4. My friend in the army wrote that song.

5. The drama teacher used her own money to purchase costumes for the play.

6. The irresponsible party guests broke the lawn furniture.

7. The gold medal was won by the team that accomplished the dives with great precision.

8. The unfortunate German Shepherd ate five pounds of chocolate candy.

9. The birthday girl blew out all the candles on the birthday cake.

10. Each spring, the Motion Picture Academy presented the award for the best picture of the year.