EXERCISE

A. Exercise: Change the following sentence from passive to active voice.

1. Flexibility in part-time positions is considered a bonus by our human resource
department.
2. Their outstanding performance was acknowledged by the CEO.
3. Any assistance that you need will be provided by our Guest Services Department.
4. The contract was not approved by the union representatives.
5. The promotion plan was not created by the vice president of marketing.

B. Exercise: Revise the following sentences so that they have real subjects followed by
strong verbs.
1. It was the vice president’s decision that he would chair the committee himself.
2. It is George’s delay in completing the paperwork that is blocking my advancement.
3. There may be new representatives added to our sales staff.
4. It is important that you complete your report on time.
5. There are many clients in the reception area waiting to see you.
C. Exercise: Edit the following sentences for parallel structure.
1. You should focus on getting the job done and to call customers.
2. I will plan to attending the meeting and answering their questions.
3. Your enthusiasm will go a long way toward improving customer relations and get people
involved.
4. The building foreman has requested that all residents keep up with changes and making
an effort to notify management about their plans.
5. Ask your team to spend more time calling clients and to inform them of the changes.
D. Exercise: Edit the following sentences for parallel structure with active and passive
voice.
1. We have received mail all week, and now it must be sorted.
2. An invoice was sent to you last week, and we are expecting payment by the 10 th of this
month.
3. Projects have been assigned, but I will consider changes if made in writing.
4. An invitation was not sent to them, so I do not expect a reply from them.
5. Hotel reservations were made, but I need to change them.
E. Exercise: Fill in each blank with the correct form of verb shown in parentheses.
1. Last year when I (work) _______ at the bank, I received lots of training.
2. Also, my manager (permit) _______ me to attend seminars at the university.
3. My manager, Shelly, (rely) _______ on me to keep my skills updated.
4. I (study) _________ many computer applications.
5. Unfortunately, when Shelly (relocate) __________ to another office, the training budget
was reallocated.
6. Lack of funds has not (stop) ___________ my learning, however. Now I take courses at
my community college.