Passive Voice
Passive Voice
Statistics
Vocabulary: Disasters
Vocabulary
100
In 1928, the famous architect built the skyscraper.
The skyscraper was built in 1928 by the famous architect.
100
War and Peace was written by Leo Tolstoy.
Leo Tolstoy wrote War and Peace.
100
25%
1 in 4 one quarter 1 out of every 4
100
hurricane
hurricane
100
charity
charity
200
The maid cleaned the rooms in the hotel.
The rooms in the hotel were cleaned by the maid.
200
My coffee was drunk!
Somebody drank my coffee!
200
50%
one half one in two 1 out of every 2
200
tsunami
tsunami
200
volunteer
volunteer
300
He invited Julie and Luke to a party.
Julie and Luke were invited to a party.
300
The shop was closed in 1995.
They closed the shop in 1995.
300
75%
three quarters three in four three out of every four
300
flood
flood
300
donation
donation
400
The hurricane has destroyed many homes in Houston.
Many homes in Houston have been destroyed by the hurricane.
400
My homework has been eaten by my dog!
My dog has eaten my homework!
400
4 out of every 5
8 in 10 80%
400
drought
drought
400
fundraiser
fundraiser
500
He has bought presents for his children.
Presents for his children have been bought (by him).
500
The money has been taken by a thief.
A thief has taken the money.
500
3 out of every 5
6 in 10 60%
500
oil spill
oil spill
500
raise awareness
raise awareness
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