Using the Passive Voice
Writing Consultant Presentation
EG 1003: Intro to Engineering and Design
Polytechnic Institute of NYU
Using the Passive Voice
∗ Definitions
∗ Changing to the passive voice
∗ Practice examples
Active voice vs. passive voice
Active voice takes the form “A does B”
We chose plastic film to cover the microphone.

Passive voice takes the form “B is done (by A)”
Plastic film was chosen (by us) to cover the
microphone.
Active voice subjects perform an act
Active voice
We ... chose ... plastic film to cover the microphone.
Subject

Verb

Object
Passive voice subjects are acted on
Active voice
We ... chose ... plastic film to cover the microphone.
Subject

Verb

Object

Passive voice
Plastic film … was chosen … to cover the microphone.
Subject

Verb

Object
Passive voice differs from 3rd person

Third person, but active voice
The team ... chose ... plastic film to cover the microphone.
Subject

Verb

Object

Passive voice
Plastic film … was chosen … to cover the microphone.
Subject

Verb

Object
Using the Passive Voice
∗ Definitions
∗ Changing to the passive voice
∗ Practice examples
Combine “to be” + past participle
 “To be” is very irregular:
Present tense
1st person

I am

Past tense

We are

I was

We were

2nd person You are

You are

You were

You were

3rd person

They are He, she, it were

He, she, it is

 Past participles usually add “-ed” or “t”:
presented, measured, built, burnt
 Irregular past participles must be memorized

They were
Omit the “agent” of the action
Active
Workers installed burglar alarms.
Passive, with agent
Burglar alarms were installed by the workers.
Passive, with the agent omitted
Burglar alarms were installed.
Remember tense and number
Active Voice

Passive voice

I finish a project in
eight hours.

A project is finished in
eight hours.

I finish three projects
in eight hours

Three projects are finished
in eight hours

I finished a project in
eight hours.

A project was finished in
eight hours.

I finished three
Three projects were
projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
Remember tense and number
Active Voice

Passive voice

I finish a project in
eight hours.

A project is finished in
eight hours.

I finish three projects
in eight hours

Three projects are finished
in eight hours

I finished a project in
eight hours.

A project was finished in
eight hours.

I finished three
Three projects were
projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
Remember tense and number
Active Voice

Passive voice

I finish a project in
eight hours.

A project is finished in
eight hours.

I finish three projects
in eight hours

Three projects are finished
in eight hours

I finished a project in
eight hours.

A project was finished in
eight hours.

I finished three
Three projects were
projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
Remember tense and number
Active Voice

Passive voice

I finish a project in
eight hours.

A project is finished in
eight hours.

I finish three projects
in eight hours

Three projects are finished
in eight hours

I finished a project in
eight hours.

A project was finished in
eight hours.

I finished three
Three projects were
projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
Remember tense and number
Active Voice

Passive voice

I finish a project in
eight hours.

A project is finished in
eight hours.

I finish three projects
in eight hours

Three projects are finished
in eight hours

I finished a project in
eight hours.

A project was finished in
eight hours.

I finished three
Three projects were
projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
Remember tense and number
Active Voice

Passive voice

I finish a project in
eight hours.

A project is finished in
eight hours.

I finish three projects
in eight hours

Three projects are finished
in eight hours

I finished a project in
eight hours.

A project was finished in
eight hours.

I finished three
Three projects were
projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
Remember tense and number
Active Voice

Passive voice

I finish a project in
eight hours.

A project is finished in
eight hours.

I finish three projects
in eight hours

Three projects are finished
in eight hours

I finished a project in
eight hours.

A project was finished in
eight hours.

I finished three
Three projects were
projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
Remember tense and number
Active Voice

Passive voice

I finish a project in
eight hours.

A project is finished in
eight hours.

I finish three projects
in eight hours

Three projects are finished
in eight hours

I finished a project in
eight hours.

A project was finished in
eight hours.

I finished three
Three projects were
projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
Using the Passive Voice
∗ Definitions
∗ Changing to the passive voice
∗ Practice examples
Change to the passive voice
The team used the following materials: a model rocket
requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a
cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter.
The following materials were used: a model rocket
requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a
cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter.
The EG 1003 course also supplied the launch stand, the
barrier, and two atomic clocks.
In addition, equipment was supplied by the EG 1003
course: the launch stand, the barrier, and two atomic
clocks.
Change to the passive voice
The team used the following materials: a model rocket
requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a
cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter.
The following materials were used: a model rocket
requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a
cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter.
The EG 1003 course also supplied the launch stand, the
barrier, and two atomic clocks.
In addition, equipment was supplied by the EG 1003
course: the launch stand, the barrier, and two atomic
clocks.
Change to the passive voice
The team used the following materials: a model rocket
requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a
cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter.
The following materials were used: a model rocket
requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a
cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter.
The EG 1003 course also supplied the launch stand, the
barrier, and two atomic clocks.
In addition, equipment was supplied by the EG 1003
course: the launch stand, the barrier, and two atomic
clocks.
Change to the passive voice
The team used the following materials: a model rocket
requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a
cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter.
The following materials were used: a model rocket
requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a
cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter.
The EG 1003 course also supplied the launch stand, the
barrier, and two atomic clocks.
The launch stand, the barrier, and two atomic clocks were
supplied by the EG 1003 course.
Change to the passive voice
First, we obtained the rocket kit from a TA.
First, the rocket kit was obtained from a TA.
I inspected the kit to ensure that all parts were present.
The kit was inspected to ensure that all parts were present.
Miguel attached the four control surfaces (fins) to the
fuselage of the model using Super Glue®.
The four control surfaces (fins) were attached to the fuselage
of the model using Super Glue®.
Change to the passive voice
First, we obtained the rocket kit from a TA.
First, the rocket kit was obtained from a TA.
I inspected the kit to ensure that all parts were present.
The kit was inspected to ensure that all parts were present.
Miguel attached the four control surfaces (fins) to the
fuselage of the model using Super Glue®.
The four control surfaces (fins) were attached to the fuselage
of the model using Super Glue®.
Change to the passive voice
First, we obtained the rocket kit from a TA.
First, the rocket kit was obtained from a TA.
I inspected the kit to ensure that all parts were present.
The kit was inspected to ensure that all parts were present.
Miguel attached the four control surfaces (fins) to the
fuselage of the model using Super Glue®.
The four control surfaces (fins) were attached to the fuselage
of the model using Super Glue®.
Change to the passive voice
First, we obtained the rocket kit from a TA.
First, the rocket kit was obtained from a TA.
I inspected the kit to ensure that all parts were present.
The kit was inspected to ensure that all parts were present.
Miguel attached the four control surfaces (fins) to the
fuselage of the model using Super Glue®.
The four control surfaces (fins) were attached to the fuselage
of the model using Super Glue®.
Change to the passive voice
First, we obtained the rocket kit from a TA.
First, the rocket kit was obtained from a TA.
I inspected the kit to ensure that all parts were present.
The kit was inspected to ensure that all parts were present.
Miguel attached the four control surfaces (fins) to the
fuselage of the model using Super Glue®.
The four control surfaces (fins) were attached to the fuselage
of the model using Super Glue®.
Change to the passive voice
First, we obtained the rocket kit from a TA.
First, the rocket kit was obtained from a TA.
I inspected the kit to ensure that all parts were present.
The kit was inspected to ensure that all parts were present.
Miguel attached the four control surfaces (fins) to the
fuselage of the model using Super Glue®.
The four control surfaces (fins) were attached to the fuselage
of the model using Super Glue®.
Change to the passive voice
We pressed the red power switch, activating the model.
The red power switch was pressed, activating the model.
The team noted the time to verify that there would be enough
battery power when the rocket was launched.
The time was noted to verify that there would be enough
battery power when the rocket was launched.
Francisca pushed the yellow button, starting the Level 1
Diagnostic for the positronic control system.
The yellow button was pressed, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic
for the positronic control system.
Change to the passive voice
We pressed the red power switch, activating the model.
The red power switch was pressed, activating the model.
The team noted the time to verify that there would be enough
battery power when the rocket was launched.
The time was noted to verify that there would be enough
battery power when the rocket was launched.
Francisca pushed the yellow button, starting the Level 1
Diagnostic for the positronic control system.
The yellow button was pressed, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic
for the positronic control system.
Change to the passive voice
We pressed the red power switch, activating the model.
The red power switch was pressed, activating the model.
The team noted the time to verify that there would be enough
battery power when the rocket was launched.
The time was noted to verify that there would be enough
battery power when the rocket was launched.
Francisca pushed the yellow button, starting the Level 1
Diagnostic for the positronic control system.
The yellow button was pressed, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic
for the positronic control system.
Change to the passive voice
We pressed the red power switch, activating the model.
The red power switch was pressed, activating the model.
The team noted the time to verify that there would be enough
battery power when the rocket was launched.
The time was noted to verify that there would be enough
battery power when the rocket was launched.
Francisca pushed the yellow button, starting the Level 1
Diagnostic for the positronic control system.
The yellow button was pressed, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic
for the positronic control system.
Change to the passive voice
We pressed the red power switch, activating the model.
The red power switch was pressed, activating the model.
The team noted the time to verify that there would be enough
battery power when the rocket was launched.
The time was noted to verify that there would be enough
battery power when the rocket was launched.
Francisca pushed the yellow button, starting the
Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system.
The yellow button was pressed, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic
for the positronic control system.
Change to the passive voice
We pressed the red power switch, activating the model.
The red power switch was pressed, activating the model.
The team noted the time to verify that there would be enough
battery power when the rocket was launched.
The time was noted to verify that there would be enough
battery power when the rocket was launched.
Francisca pushed the yellow button, starting the
Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system.
The yellow button was pressed, starting the
Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system.
Change to the passive voice
The team took the model out to MetroTech commons.
The model was taken out to MetroTech commons.
I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA.
A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA.
We snapped this cartridge into the model.
This cartridge was snapped into the model.
We mounted the model on the launch stand.
The model was mounted on the launch stand.
Change to the passive voice
The team took the model out to MetroTech commons.
The model was taken out to MetroTech commons.
I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA.
A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA.
We snapped this cartridge into the model.
This cartridge was snapped into the model.
We mounted the model on the launch stand.
The model was mounted on the launch stand.
Change to the passive voice
The team took the model out to MetroTech commons.
The model was taken out to MetroTech commons.
I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA.
A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA.
We snapped this cartridge into the model.
This cartridge was snapped into the model.
We mounted the model on the launch stand.
The model was mounted on the launch stand.
Change to the passive voice
The team took the model out to MetroTech commons.
The model was taken out to MetroTech commons.
I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA.
A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA.
We snapped this cartridge into the model.
This cartridge was snapped into the model.
We mounted the model on the launch stand.
The model was mounted on the launch stand.
Change to the passive voice
The team took the model out to MetroTech commons.
The model was taken out to MetroTech commons.
I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA.
A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA.
We snapped this cartridge into the model.
This cartridge was snapped into the model.
We mounted the model on the launch stand.
The model was mounted on the launch stand.
Change to the passive voice
The team took the model out to MetroTech commons.
The model was taken out to MetroTech commons.
I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA.
A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA.
We snapped this cartridge into the model.
This cartridge was snapped into the model.
We mounted the model on the launch stand.
The model was mounted on the launch stand.
Change to the passive voice
The team took the model out to MetroTech commons.
The model was taken out to MetroTech commons.
I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA.
A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA.
We snapped this cartridge into the model.
This cartridge was snapped into the model.
We mounted the model on the launch stand.
The model was mounted on the launch stand.
Change to the passive voice
The team took the model out to MetroTech commons.
The model was taken out to MetroTech commons.
I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA.
A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA.
We snapped this cartridge into the model.
This cartridge was snapped into the model.
We mounted the model on the launch stand.
The model was mounted on the launch stand.
Change to the passive voice
We then used the Antimatter Containment Vessel to pour
antimatter into the tank in the model.
The Antimatter Containment Vessel was then used to pour
antimatter into the tank in the model.
Albert put the stopper into the hole in the tank.
The stopper was put into the hole in the tank.
When everything was in place, we launched the rocket.
When everything was in place, the rocket was launched.
Change to the passive voice
We then used the Antimatter Containment Vessel to pour
antimatter into the tank in the model.
The Antimatter Containment Vessel was then used to pour
antimatter into the tank in the model.
Albert put the stopper into the hole in the tank.
The stopper was put into the hole in the tank.
When everything was in place, we launched the rocket.
When everything was in place, the rocket was launched.
Change to the passive voice
We then used the Antimatter Containment Vessel to pour
antimatter into the tank in the model.
The Antimatter Containment Vessel was then used to pour
antimatter into the tank in the model.
Albert put the stopper into the hole in the tank.
The stopper was put into the hole in the tank.
When everything was in place, we launched the rocket.
When everything was in place, the rocket was launched.
Change to the passive voice
We then used the Antimatter Containment Vessel to pour
antimatter into the tank in the model.
The Antimatter Containment Vessel was then used to pour
antimatter into the tank in the model.
Albert put the stopper into the hole in the tank.
The stopper was put into the hole in the tank.
When everything was in place, we launched the rocket.
When everything was in place, the rocket was launched.
Change to the passive voice
We then used the Antimatter Containment Vessel to pour
antimatter into the tank in the model.
The Antimatter Containment Vessel was then used to pour
antimatter into the tank in the model.
Albert put the stopper into the hole in the tank.
The stopper was put into the hole in the tank.
When everything was in place, we launched the rocket.
When everything was in place, the rocket was la
unched
Change to the passive voice
We then used the Antimatter Containment Vessel to pour
antimatter into the tank in the model.
The Antimatter Containment Vessel was then used to pour
antimatter into the tank in the model.
Albert put the stopper into the hole in the tank.
The stopper was put into the hole in the tank.
When everything was in place, we launched the rocket.
When everything was in place, the rocket was launched.
Change to the passive voice
Lucy noted the time of arrival for the rocket and the strobe
light flash.
The time of arrival was noted for the rocket and the strobe
light flash.
We used the atomic clocks to verify that the rocket had
arrived before the light.
The atomic clocks were used to verify that the rocket had
arrived before the light.
The team also noted the effects of the impact.
The effects of the impact were also noted.
Change to the passive voice
Lucy noted the time of arrival for the rocket and the strobe
light flash.
The time of arrival was noted for the rocket and the strobe
light flash.
We used the atomic clocks to verify that the rocket had
arrived before the light.
The atomic clocks were used to verify that the rocket had
arrived before the light.
The team also noted the effects of the impact.
The effects of the impact were also noted.
Change to the passive voice
Lucy noted the time of arrival for the rocket and the strobe
light flash.
The time of arrival was noted for the rocket and the strobe
light flash.
We used the atomic clocks to verify that the rocket had
arrived before the light.
The atomic clocks were used to verify that the rocket had
arrived before the light.
The team also noted the effects of the impact.
The effects of the impact were also noted.
Change to the passive voice
Lucy noted the time of arrival for the rocket and the strobe
light flash.
The time of arrival was noted for the rocket and the strobe
light flash.
We used the atomic clocks to verify that the rocket had
arrived before the light.
The atomic clocks were used to verify that the
rocket had arrived before the light.
The team also noted the effects of the impact.
The effects of the impact were also noted.
Change to the passive voice
Lucy noted the time of arrival for the rocket and the strobe
light flash.
The time of arrival was noted for the rocket and the strobe
light flash.
We used the atomic clocks to verify that the rocket had
arrived before the light.
The atomic clocks were used to verify that the
rocket had arrived before the light.
The team also noted the effects of the impact.
The effects of the impact were also noted.
Change to the passive voice
Lucy noted the time of arrival for the rocket and the strobe
light flash.
The time of arrival was noted for the rocket and the strobe
light flash.
We used the atomic clocks to verify that the rocket had
arrived before the light.
The atomic clocks were used to verify that the
rocket had arrived before the light.
The team also noted the effects of the impact.
The effects of the impact were also noted.
Using the Passive Voice
∗ Definitions
∗ Changing to the passive voice
∗ Practice examples

Passivevoice

  • 1.
    Using the PassiveVoice Writing Consultant Presentation EG 1003: Intro to Engineering and Design Polytechnic Institute of NYU
  • 2.
    Using the PassiveVoice ∗ Definitions ∗ Changing to the passive voice ∗ Practice examples
  • 3.
    Active voice vs.passive voice Active voice takes the form “A does B” We chose plastic film to cover the microphone. Passive voice takes the form “B is done (by A)” Plastic film was chosen (by us) to cover the microphone.
  • 4.
    Active voice subjectsperform an act Active voice We ... chose ... plastic film to cover the microphone. Subject Verb Object
  • 5.
    Passive voice subjectsare acted on Active voice We ... chose ... plastic film to cover the microphone. Subject Verb Object Passive voice Plastic film … was chosen … to cover the microphone. Subject Verb Object
  • 6.
    Passive voice differsfrom 3rd person Third person, but active voice The team ... chose ... plastic film to cover the microphone. Subject Verb Object Passive voice Plastic film … was chosen … to cover the microphone. Subject Verb Object
  • 7.
    Using the PassiveVoice ∗ Definitions ∗ Changing to the passive voice ∗ Practice examples
  • 8.
    Combine “to be”+ past participle  “To be” is very irregular: Present tense 1st person I am Past tense We are I was We were 2nd person You are You are You were You were 3rd person They are He, she, it were He, she, it is  Past participles usually add “-ed” or “t”: presented, measured, built, burnt  Irregular past participles must be memorized They were
  • 9.
    Omit the “agent”of the action Active Workers installed burglar alarms. Passive, with agent Burglar alarms were installed by the workers. Passive, with the agent omitted Burglar alarms were installed.
  • 10.
    Remember tense andnumber Active Voice Passive voice I finish a project in eight hours. A project is finished in eight hours. I finish three projects in eight hours Three projects are finished in eight hours I finished a project in eight hours. A project was finished in eight hours. I finished three Three projects were projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
  • 11.
    Remember tense andnumber Active Voice Passive voice I finish a project in eight hours. A project is finished in eight hours. I finish three projects in eight hours Three projects are finished in eight hours I finished a project in eight hours. A project was finished in eight hours. I finished three Three projects were projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
  • 12.
    Remember tense andnumber Active Voice Passive voice I finish a project in eight hours. A project is finished in eight hours. I finish three projects in eight hours Three projects are finished in eight hours I finished a project in eight hours. A project was finished in eight hours. I finished three Three projects were projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
  • 13.
    Remember tense andnumber Active Voice Passive voice I finish a project in eight hours. A project is finished in eight hours. I finish three projects in eight hours Three projects are finished in eight hours I finished a project in eight hours. A project was finished in eight hours. I finished three Three projects were projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
  • 14.
    Remember tense andnumber Active Voice Passive voice I finish a project in eight hours. A project is finished in eight hours. I finish three projects in eight hours Three projects are finished in eight hours I finished a project in eight hours. A project was finished in eight hours. I finished three Three projects were projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
  • 15.
    Remember tense andnumber Active Voice Passive voice I finish a project in eight hours. A project is finished in eight hours. I finish three projects in eight hours Three projects are finished in eight hours I finished a project in eight hours. A project was finished in eight hours. I finished three Three projects were projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
  • 16.
    Remember tense andnumber Active Voice Passive voice I finish a project in eight hours. A project is finished in eight hours. I finish three projects in eight hours Three projects are finished in eight hours I finished a project in eight hours. A project was finished in eight hours. I finished three Three projects were projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
  • 17.
    Remember tense andnumber Active Voice Passive voice I finish a project in eight hours. A project is finished in eight hours. I finish three projects in eight hours Three projects are finished in eight hours I finished a project in eight hours. A project was finished in eight hours. I finished three Three projects were projects in eight hours. finished in eight hours.
  • 18.
    Using the PassiveVoice ∗ Definitions ∗ Changing to the passive voice ∗ Practice examples
  • 19.
    Change to thepassive voice The team used the following materials: a model rocket requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter. The following materials were used: a model rocket requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter. The EG 1003 course also supplied the launch stand, the barrier, and two atomic clocks. In addition, equipment was supplied by the EG 1003 course: the launch stand, the barrier, and two atomic clocks.
  • 20.
    Change to thepassive voice The team used the following materials: a model rocket requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter. The following materials were used: a model rocket requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter. The EG 1003 course also supplied the launch stand, the barrier, and two atomic clocks. In addition, equipment was supplied by the EG 1003 course: the launch stand, the barrier, and two atomic clocks.
  • 21.
    Change to thepassive voice The team used the following materials: a model rocket requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter. The following materials were used: a model rocket requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter. The EG 1003 course also supplied the launch stand, the barrier, and two atomic clocks. In addition, equipment was supplied by the EG 1003 course: the launch stand, the barrier, and two atomic clocks.
  • 22.
    Change to thepassive voice The team used the following materials: a model rocket requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter. The following materials were used: a model rocket requiring some assembly, a tube of “Super Glue®,” a cartridge of matter, and a tank of antimatter. The EG 1003 course also supplied the launch stand, the barrier, and two atomic clocks. The launch stand, the barrier, and two atomic clocks were supplied by the EG 1003 course.
  • 23.
    Change to thepassive voice First, we obtained the rocket kit from a TA. First, the rocket kit was obtained from a TA. I inspected the kit to ensure that all parts were present. The kit was inspected to ensure that all parts were present. Miguel attached the four control surfaces (fins) to the fuselage of the model using Super Glue®. The four control surfaces (fins) were attached to the fuselage of the model using Super Glue®.
  • 24.
    Change to thepassive voice First, we obtained the rocket kit from a TA. First, the rocket kit was obtained from a TA. I inspected the kit to ensure that all parts were present. The kit was inspected to ensure that all parts were present. Miguel attached the four control surfaces (fins) to the fuselage of the model using Super Glue®. The four control surfaces (fins) were attached to the fuselage of the model using Super Glue®.
  • 25.
    Change to thepassive voice First, we obtained the rocket kit from a TA. First, the rocket kit was obtained from a TA. I inspected the kit to ensure that all parts were present. The kit was inspected to ensure that all parts were present. Miguel attached the four control surfaces (fins) to the fuselage of the model using Super Glue®. The four control surfaces (fins) were attached to the fuselage of the model using Super Glue®.
  • 26.
    Change to thepassive voice First, we obtained the rocket kit from a TA. First, the rocket kit was obtained from a TA. I inspected the kit to ensure that all parts were present. The kit was inspected to ensure that all parts were present. Miguel attached the four control surfaces (fins) to the fuselage of the model using Super Glue®. The four control surfaces (fins) were attached to the fuselage of the model using Super Glue®.
  • 27.
    Change to thepassive voice First, we obtained the rocket kit from a TA. First, the rocket kit was obtained from a TA. I inspected the kit to ensure that all parts were present. The kit was inspected to ensure that all parts were present. Miguel attached the four control surfaces (fins) to the fuselage of the model using Super Glue®. The four control surfaces (fins) were attached to the fuselage of the model using Super Glue®.
  • 28.
    Change to thepassive voice First, we obtained the rocket kit from a TA. First, the rocket kit was obtained from a TA. I inspected the kit to ensure that all parts were present. The kit was inspected to ensure that all parts were present. Miguel attached the four control surfaces (fins) to the fuselage of the model using Super Glue®. The four control surfaces (fins) were attached to the fuselage of the model using Super Glue®.
  • 29.
    Change to thepassive voice We pressed the red power switch, activating the model. The red power switch was pressed, activating the model. The team noted the time to verify that there would be enough battery power when the rocket was launched. The time was noted to verify that there would be enough battery power when the rocket was launched. Francisca pushed the yellow button, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system. The yellow button was pressed, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system.
  • 30.
    Change to thepassive voice We pressed the red power switch, activating the model. The red power switch was pressed, activating the model. The team noted the time to verify that there would be enough battery power when the rocket was launched. The time was noted to verify that there would be enough battery power when the rocket was launched. Francisca pushed the yellow button, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system. The yellow button was pressed, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system.
  • 31.
    Change to thepassive voice We pressed the red power switch, activating the model. The red power switch was pressed, activating the model. The team noted the time to verify that there would be enough battery power when the rocket was launched. The time was noted to verify that there would be enough battery power when the rocket was launched. Francisca pushed the yellow button, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system. The yellow button was pressed, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system.
  • 32.
    Change to thepassive voice We pressed the red power switch, activating the model. The red power switch was pressed, activating the model. The team noted the time to verify that there would be enough battery power when the rocket was launched. The time was noted to verify that there would be enough battery power when the rocket was launched. Francisca pushed the yellow button, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system. The yellow button was pressed, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system.
  • 33.
    Change to thepassive voice We pressed the red power switch, activating the model. The red power switch was pressed, activating the model. The team noted the time to verify that there would be enough battery power when the rocket was launched. The time was noted to verify that there would be enough battery power when the rocket was launched. Francisca pushed the yellow button, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system. The yellow button was pressed, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system.
  • 34.
    Change to thepassive voice We pressed the red power switch, activating the model. The red power switch was pressed, activating the model. The team noted the time to verify that there would be enough battery power when the rocket was launched. The time was noted to verify that there would be enough battery power when the rocket was launched. Francisca pushed the yellow button, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system. The yellow button was pressed, starting the Level 1 Diagnostic for the positronic control system.
  • 35.
    Change to thepassive voice The team took the model out to MetroTech commons. The model was taken out to MetroTech commons. I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA. A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA. We snapped this cartridge into the model. This cartridge was snapped into the model. We mounted the model on the launch stand. The model was mounted on the launch stand.
  • 36.
    Change to thepassive voice The team took the model out to MetroTech commons. The model was taken out to MetroTech commons. I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA. A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA. We snapped this cartridge into the model. This cartridge was snapped into the model. We mounted the model on the launch stand. The model was mounted on the launch stand.
  • 37.
    Change to thepassive voice The team took the model out to MetroTech commons. The model was taken out to MetroTech commons. I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA. A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA. We snapped this cartridge into the model. This cartridge was snapped into the model. We mounted the model on the launch stand. The model was mounted on the launch stand.
  • 38.
    Change to thepassive voice The team took the model out to MetroTech commons. The model was taken out to MetroTech commons. I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA. A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA. We snapped this cartridge into the model. This cartridge was snapped into the model. We mounted the model on the launch stand. The model was mounted on the launch stand.
  • 39.
    Change to thepassive voice The team took the model out to MetroTech commons. The model was taken out to MetroTech commons. I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA. A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA. We snapped this cartridge into the model. This cartridge was snapped into the model. We mounted the model on the launch stand. The model was mounted on the launch stand.
  • 40.
    Change to thepassive voice The team took the model out to MetroTech commons. The model was taken out to MetroTech commons. I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA. A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA. We snapped this cartridge into the model. This cartridge was snapped into the model. We mounted the model on the launch stand. The model was mounted on the launch stand.
  • 41.
    Change to thepassive voice The team took the model out to MetroTech commons. The model was taken out to MetroTech commons. I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA. A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA. We snapped this cartridge into the model. This cartridge was snapped into the model. We mounted the model on the launch stand. The model was mounted on the launch stand.
  • 42.
    Change to thepassive voice The team took the model out to MetroTech commons. The model was taken out to MetroTech commons. I obtained a matter cartridge from the TA. A matter cartridge was obtained from the TA. We snapped this cartridge into the model. This cartridge was snapped into the model. We mounted the model on the launch stand. The model was mounted on the launch stand.
  • 43.
    Change to thepassive voice We then used the Antimatter Containment Vessel to pour antimatter into the tank in the model. The Antimatter Containment Vessel was then used to pour antimatter into the tank in the model. Albert put the stopper into the hole in the tank. The stopper was put into the hole in the tank. When everything was in place, we launched the rocket. When everything was in place, the rocket was launched.
  • 44.
    Change to thepassive voice We then used the Antimatter Containment Vessel to pour antimatter into the tank in the model. The Antimatter Containment Vessel was then used to pour antimatter into the tank in the model. Albert put the stopper into the hole in the tank. The stopper was put into the hole in the tank. When everything was in place, we launched the rocket. When everything was in place, the rocket was launched.
  • 45.
    Change to thepassive voice We then used the Antimatter Containment Vessel to pour antimatter into the tank in the model. The Antimatter Containment Vessel was then used to pour antimatter into the tank in the model. Albert put the stopper into the hole in the tank. The stopper was put into the hole in the tank. When everything was in place, we launched the rocket. When everything was in place, the rocket was launched.
  • 46.
    Change to thepassive voice We then used the Antimatter Containment Vessel to pour antimatter into the tank in the model. The Antimatter Containment Vessel was then used to pour antimatter into the tank in the model. Albert put the stopper into the hole in the tank. The stopper was put into the hole in the tank. When everything was in place, we launched the rocket. When everything was in place, the rocket was launched.
  • 47.
    Change to thepassive voice We then used the Antimatter Containment Vessel to pour antimatter into the tank in the model. The Antimatter Containment Vessel was then used to pour antimatter into the tank in the model. Albert put the stopper into the hole in the tank. The stopper was put into the hole in the tank. When everything was in place, we launched the rocket. When everything was in place, the rocket was la unched
  • 48.
    Change to thepassive voice We then used the Antimatter Containment Vessel to pour antimatter into the tank in the model. The Antimatter Containment Vessel was then used to pour antimatter into the tank in the model. Albert put the stopper into the hole in the tank. The stopper was put into the hole in the tank. When everything was in place, we launched the rocket. When everything was in place, the rocket was launched.
  • 49.
    Change to thepassive voice Lucy noted the time of arrival for the rocket and the strobe light flash. The time of arrival was noted for the rocket and the strobe light flash. We used the atomic clocks to verify that the rocket had arrived before the light. The atomic clocks were used to verify that the rocket had arrived before the light. The team also noted the effects of the impact. The effects of the impact were also noted.
  • 50.
    Change to thepassive voice Lucy noted the time of arrival for the rocket and the strobe light flash. The time of arrival was noted for the rocket and the strobe light flash. We used the atomic clocks to verify that the rocket had arrived before the light. The atomic clocks were used to verify that the rocket had arrived before the light. The team also noted the effects of the impact. The effects of the impact were also noted.
  • 51.
    Change to thepassive voice Lucy noted the time of arrival for the rocket and the strobe light flash. The time of arrival was noted for the rocket and the strobe light flash. We used the atomic clocks to verify that the rocket had arrived before the light. The atomic clocks were used to verify that the rocket had arrived before the light. The team also noted the effects of the impact. The effects of the impact were also noted.
  • 52.
    Change to thepassive voice Lucy noted the time of arrival for the rocket and the strobe light flash. The time of arrival was noted for the rocket and the strobe light flash. We used the atomic clocks to verify that the rocket had arrived before the light. The atomic clocks were used to verify that the rocket had arrived before the light. The team also noted the effects of the impact. The effects of the impact were also noted.
  • 53.
    Change to thepassive voice Lucy noted the time of arrival for the rocket and the strobe light flash. The time of arrival was noted for the rocket and the strobe light flash. We used the atomic clocks to verify that the rocket had arrived before the light. The atomic clocks were used to verify that the rocket had arrived before the light. The team also noted the effects of the impact. The effects of the impact were also noted.
  • 54.
    Change to thepassive voice Lucy noted the time of arrival for the rocket and the strobe light flash. The time of arrival was noted for the rocket and the strobe light flash. We used the atomic clocks to verify that the rocket had arrived before the light. The atomic clocks were used to verify that the rocket had arrived before the light. The team also noted the effects of the impact. The effects of the impact were also noted.
  • 55.
    Using the PassiveVoice ∗ Definitions ∗ Changing to the passive voice ∗ Practice examples