Passive
Change from passive to active: The patient was stung by an unusual insect.
An unusual insect stung the patient.
They hired three performers, ___________ (expression with whom) was an actress.
one of whom
when two people don't speak the same language, we say there is a _________ _________ between them.
language barrier
Can you hear me? Is my voice loud ________?
enough
It is thought that he will attend the meeting.
He ..................................................... .
is thought to attend the meeting
Change from active to passive: Mary is taking care of Alex's son.
Alex's son is being taken care of by Mary.
The professor _____ (who/whom) we met yesterday was kind.
whom
Even though she accomplished many things, she is ________ and does not act superior to others.
modest
There is far ___________ traffic going into the city during rush hour.
too much
He is known to make a lot of money.
It ..............................................
is known that he makes a lot of money
She is hoping … (elect) president.
She is hoping to be elected president.
To _______ (who/whom) is this letter addressed?
whom
reserved, cautious, premeditated (answers vary)
I tried to do my work but there were __________ interruptions from colleagues needing help.
The company is thought to have made a big profit.
It ............................................................. .
is thought that the company has made a big profit
Rewrite the sentence with the indirect object as the subject: Kevin is asking Dennis a question.
Correct or Incorrect?
The client whom we were talking to was late.
Incorrect; it should be "The client to whom we were talking was late."
What are the 3 forms of non-verbal communication listed in the textbook?
gestures, facial expressions, body language
She has ________ a talent for music, she can play any instrument.
such
It is expected that they will arrive in time for dinner.
They .......................................................... .
are expected to arrive in time for dinner
Change from passive to active: Taking pictures here is not allowed.
They do not allow taking pictures here.
There were 12 boys, ____________ (expression with whom) wore black because they were all on the same team.
all of whom
Compare and contrast "assertive" and "self-assured"
assertive describes a manner of communication/behavior, which can be derived from the feeling/emotion of self-assurance
They are _________ adorable puppies, it's impossible not to want to keep them.
such
It is said that they are responsible for the damage.
They ............................................... .
are said to be responsible for the damage