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The university developed the campus during this period. - active
- The subject (the university) did the action.
- The verb is a single word (developed).
New halls of residence were built. - passive
- The subject (new halls of residence) didn’t do the action (build), but someone else d id the action to it.
- The verb consists of two words: the correct form of be (were) + past participle (built).
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Read the information about active and passive verbs. Are sentences 1-4 about the map active or passive?
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| 1. The library was relocated to the right of the Founder’s Building. |
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| 2. They also built two new cafés. |
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| 3. The university created a new recreation area. |
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| 4. The old gym and tennis courts were demolished. |
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