Eliminating Passive Voice

1. Rubber coated bullets were fired into the crowd by police in riot gear.
~Police in riot gear fired rubber coated bullets into the crowd.
2. Later in the day, the employees were informed of the layoffs by the boss himself.
~The boss informed employees of the layoffs.

3. With five seconds left, a three-point shot was missed by LeBron James.
~LeBron James missed a three-point shot with five seconds left.
4. Tall buildings and mountain roads were avoided by Jim because he had such a fear of heights.
~Jim avoided tall buildings and mountain roads because of his fear of heights.
5. The bill is being considered by the Legislature.
~The Legislature is considering the bill.

6. The practice of covering up mistakes has been pursued by the government.
~The government is covering up mistakes.
7. The car crash was reported by the officer at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.
~The officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday.
8. The tiny island has been destroyed by the earthquake.
~The earthquake destroyed the tiny island.
9. A new law was enacted to fight crime.


10. The candidate was abandoned.