This blog is for students taking English 140-189 at Athabasca University.
Active voice:I’m laying my computer in the desk Passive voice:I introduced my boyfriend to my parents by lying him
Active:She lay the napkins on the table.Passive:The napkins had been laid on the table.
Active Voice:The family laid the wreath on the grave.Passive Voice:The wreath was laid by the grieving family.
Good try, Guadalupe -- but there are some problems with your second sentence.Well done, Andrea and DVidito!
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Active voice:
I’m laying my computer in the desk
Passive voice:
I introduced my boyfriend to my parents by lying him
Active:
She lay the napkins on the table.
Passive:
The napkins had been laid on the table.
Active Voice:
The family laid the wreath on the grave.
Passive Voice:
The wreath was laid by the grieving family.
Good try, Guadalupe -- but there are some problems with your second sentence.
Well done, Andrea and DVidito!
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