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Active: Terrell completely reorganized the company’s delivery
system.
The subject of the verb is .
The verb that shows the action done by the subject is .
Passive: The company’s delivery system was completely reorganized
by Terrell.
The subject of the verb is .
The verb that shows the action done to the subject is .
Set 4
Active: In the bottom of the ninth inning, the Expos won the game.
The subject of the verb is .
The verb that shows the action done by the subject is .
Passive: In the bottom of the ninth inning, the game was won by the
Expos.
The subject of the verb is .
The verb that shows the action done to the subject is .
Set 5
Active: After the park closes, work crews rake leaves, sweep
sidewalks, and clean restrooms in preparation for the next day.
