Nominals and Active Voice

Instructions: Rewrite the sentences below by changing the nominal into the active form of the verb. Some sentences may also need to be changed from passive to active. For example:

Poorly Worded: The distribution of the list was made by Margaret.
Revised: Margaret distributed the list.

1. Management completed the implementation of the dress policy last August.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence

Management implemented the dress policy last August.

2. Asuggestion was made by our auditing department that we use new forms.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence

Our auditing department suggested that we use new forms.

3. Will there be a discussion of the new account at our next team meeting?

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence

Will we discuss the new account at our next team meeting?

4. Our president made an announcement about the merger in the October meeting.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence

Our president announced the merger in the October meeting.

5. My boss gave a recommendation that I arrive at work on time.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence

My boss recommended that I arrive at work on time.