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English, 14.04.2020 04:14 shaylawaldo11

(Rewrite any of the following sentences that contain awkward passive-
voice constructions. If you think a sentence is best the way it is, write C
and be prepared to explain your answer.)
{EXAMPLE 1. My car was serviced by Tom, my favorite mechanic.}
[Tom, my favorite mechanic, serviced my car.]
1. According to the editorial, the city's surplus money was wasted
by inefficient politicians.
2. My home was damaged by a tornado recently.
3. The right-rear tire must have been punctured by a nail in
the driveway.
4. The bridge was damaged by rushing water.
5. The classroom computer was stolen over the weekend.
6. While I was away visiting my cousins in Nebraska, my cat was
fed by my neighbor.
7. My sleep was interrupted by loud, bass-heavy music from our
neighbors' party.
8. The president's failure to be reelected was caused by sudden
economic downturn.
9. The farmer's crops were destroyed by drought back in the 1980s.
10. The book was read by them.

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