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Week 1, Discussion 6.1

Week 1, Discussion 6.1

Q Write five original sentences in active voice and another five showing each transformed into passive voice. Write five original sentences in the passive voice and another five showing each transformed into active voice Write a paragraph explaining your understanding of how each of these elements affects the others in sentence structure and how each is affected by the others in sentence structure. In other words, explain how each relates to the other three: • Transitive verbs • Intransitive verbs • Active voice • Passive voice Do not reference outside sources; use your own words. Once your paragraph has been posted, read classmates’ posts and respond to comment on differences you have noted between their posts and your own. Please note that you will not see classmates' postings until you have posted your own. Initial discussion posts are due by the fourth day of the academic week at 11:30 PM ET and responses to at least two classmates are expected by the last day of the academic week by 11:30 PM ET.

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