1. She opened the book and scanned the table of contents
She opened the book and scanned the table of contents. “Hmmm,” Jade said to herself. “I expected worse.”

2. Suddenly, Jade was startled by a screech and a crash.

3. Remember To use the passive voice, the verb must:
use a from of the verb “to be,”
use a preposition.

4. Active:
Jade called the police.
Passive
The police were called by Jade.
A police officer questioned the drivers.
Passive:
The drivers were questioned by a police officer.
A tow truck towed the damaged cars.
The damaged cars were towed by a tow truck.

5. Revise Jade was disturbed by the accident.
Mr. Odeon’s car was damaged by a van.
Mr. Odeon was taken to the hospital by an ambulance.
The van was moved away from traffic by my friend.
The neighborhood was shaken by these events.

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