Rewrite the following sentences using the Passive Voice. 1. They prosecuted the Managing Director for giving bribes. 2. We use only environmentally friendly substances in our production process. 3. They have achieved the aims of their negotiations. 4. Somebody is going to acquire this oil company soon. 5. They have recently expanded their marketing operations. 6. I will increase your monthly bonus. 7. They will probably identify several options. 8. This failure at the negotiations frustrated me greatly. 9. We aim our advertising campaign at the young generation. 10. I have insured the consignment against all risks.
In this sentence, the active voice is "They prosecuted the Managing Director." To convert it to the passive voice, we start the sentence with the object, which is "The Managing Director," followed by the verb "was prosecuted," and end with the reason, which is "for giving bribes."
2. Only environmentally friendly substances are used in our production process.
In this sentence, the active voice is "We use only environmentally friendly substances." To convert it to the passive voice, we start the sentence with the object, which is "Only environmentally friendly substances," followed by the verb "are used," and end with the additional information, which is "in our production process."
3. The aims of their negotiations have been achieved.
In this sentence, the active voice is "They have achieved the aims of their negotiations." To convert it to the passive voice, we start the sentence with the object, which is "The aims of their negotiations," followed by the verb "have been achieved."
4. This oil company is going to be acquired soon.
In this sentence, the active voice is "Somebody is going to acquire this oil company." To convert it to the passive voice, we start the sentence with the subject, which is "This oil company," followed by the verb "is going to be acquired," and end with the additional information, which is "soon."
5. Their marketing operations have recently been expanded.
In this sentence, the active voice is "They have recently expanded their marketing operations." To convert it to the passive voice, we start the sentence with the subject, which is "Their marketing operations," followed by the verb "have recently been expanded."
6. Your monthly bonus will be increased by me.
In this sentence, the active voice is "I will increase your monthly bonus." To convert it to the passive voice, we start the sentence with the object, which is "Your monthly bonus," followed by the verb "will be increased," and end with the additional information, which is "by me."
7. Several options will probably be identified by them.
In this sentence, the active voice is "They will probably identify several options." To convert it to the passive voice, we start the sentence with the object, which is "Several options," followed by the verb "will probably be identified," and end with the additional information, which is "by them."
8. I was greatly frustrated by this failure at the negotiations.
In this sentence, the active voice is "This failure at the negotiations frustrated me greatly." To convert it to the passive voice, we start the sentence with the object, which is "I," followed by the verb "was greatly frustrated," and end with the additional information, which is "by this failure at the negotiations."
9. The young generation is aimed by our advertising campaign.
In this sentence, the active voice is "We aim our advertising campaign at the young generation." To convert it to the passive voice, we start the sentence with the subject, which is "The young generation," followed by the verb "is aimed," and end with the additional information, which is "by our advertising campaign."
10. The consignment has been insured against all risks by me.
In this sentence, the active voice is "I have insured the consignment against all risks." To convert it to the passive voice, we start the sentence with the object, which is "The consignment," followed by the verb "has been insured," and end with the additional information, which is "against all risks" and "by me."