Active vs. Passive

1. The check was given to the waitress by Steve.

Steve gave the waitress the check.

2. It was recommended that the policy be changed.

The policy was recommended to be changed.

3. A study of the problem was made by Jenny.

Jenny made a study of the problem.

4. The tower was hit by a bolt of lightning.

A bolt of lightning hit the tower.

5. The fly ball was caught by Jose.

Jose caught the fly ball.

6. It was overheard that some people will leave the company.

People overheard that some will leave the company.

7. The donation is to be given by Mr. Smith.

Mr. Smith gave a donation.

8. The gold was discovered by a rancher in Wyoming.

A rancher in Wyoming discovered gold.

9. The check was written for an amount of one million dollars.

A million dollar check was written.

10. Several donations are going to be made by the family.

The family made several donations.