Grammar and Language Workbook

2. The system software was updated last year.
3. He served the ball hard, but it was returned even harder.
4. The winning essay was written by a freshman.
5. The mail was delivered late because of the snowstorm.
6. Sharon’s earrings were lost, but her English teacher found them.
7. Rafael planted his garden with the seeds he was given.
8. The charcoal for the barbecue was supplied by the park rangers.
9. The President threw the ceremonial first pitch of the World Series.
10. Zina would have been injured if she had climbed that cliff.
11. The basketball player was fouled, so he shot two free throws.
12. The Student Council meeting was held in the school auditorium.
13. Neal loves potato pancakes, but he never makes them himself.
14. Mi-Ling will paint houses as part of her community service project.

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15. Dad repaired our fence after it was damaged by the strong winds.
16. Whales are being killed by hunters, so tougher laws are needed.
17. Tricia’s house was filled with smoke, but not a sound came from her smoke detector.
18. Alexander Calder is known for his mobiles that move when they are pushed by the air.
19. Nutritionists study and develop new foods, such as those that are used by astronauts.
20. I lent my new CD to a friend, but it has not been returned.
 Exercise 2
Rewrite each active-voice sentence in the passive voice and each passive-voice
sentence in the active voice.
The book was read by everyone in the class.