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100

The janitor cleans the windows every Monday.

The windows are cleaned every Monday (by the janitor).

100

The Romans built this bridge in 1602.

This bridge was built in 1602 by the Romans.

100

Someone will send this package by Fedex.

This package will be sent by Fedex.

100

Sharks can kill people

People can be killed by sharks.

100

The dog was taken out by Kim last night .

Kim took the dog out last night.

200

The man sells coconuts at the beach.

Coconuts are sold at the beach (by the man).

200

George Bernard Shaw wrote this book.

This book was written by George Bernard Shaw.

200

Airbus will design a new airplane.

A new airplane will be designed by Airbus.

200

A famous graffiti artist could paint over 20 murals.

Over 20 murals could be painted by a famous graffiti artist.

200

Dinner was cooked by Melissa last night.

Melissa cooked dinner last night. 

300

The famous architect James Jackson renovates about a hundred houses each year.

About a hundred houses are renovated each year by the famous architect James Jackson.

300

Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin.

Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming.

300

The president will give a speech tonight.

A speech will be given by the president tonight.

300
A bird strike may hit any aircraft during flight.

Any aircraft may be hit during flight by a bird strike.

300

A new vaccine has been developed by scientists.

Scientists have developed a new vaccine. 

400

Most people consider the iPhone to be the best phone ever.

The iPhone is considered to be the best phone ever by most people.

400

People didn’t use credit cards much 30 years ago.

Credit cards weren’t used much 30 years ago.

400

I don't think he will sell his car soon

I don't think his car will be sold soon (by him).

400

The Academy might announce the nominees for the Oscars. 

The nominees for the Oscars might be announced (by the Academy).

400

Cash is used by fewer and fewer people. 

Fewer and fewer people use cash. 

500

Renowned pianists usually play 20 songs during a concert. 

20 songs are usually played by renowned pianists during a concert.

500

Picasso painted some of the most expensive paintings ever.

Some of the most expensive paintings ever were painted by Picasso.

500

We will have to do something about that.

Something will have to be done about that (by us).

500

You must wear a helmet and safety boots in this area.

Safety boots and a helmet must be worn in this area.

500

It is said that Julia always comes across as a timid person.

They say that Julia always comes across as a timid person.

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