– USING VERBS TO CREATE STRONG WRITING –
11. a. There are three rules that you should follow when you play this game. b. You should follow three rules when you play this game.
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12. a. After breakfast every morning, we would pack our lunch. b. We packed our lunch every morning after breakfast. 13. a. Marisa smiled widely when she opened the door. b. Marisa was happy when she opened the door. 14. a. The applicant must have excellent programming skills. b. It is necessary for the applicant to have excellent programming skills.
Skill Building until Next Time As you read newspapers, magazines, textbooks, or other materials today, look for examples of sentences in active voice and in passive voice. Try converting some passive voice sentences into active voice and vice versa. Which version is more effective?
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