Writing clearly and concisely - Part 3

Which voice is the below sentence in?
I will introduce you to my boss this week.

• Active

• Passive

Which voice is the below sentence in?

It would have been fixed at the weekend.

• Active

• Passive

Rewrite the below sentence in its opposite voice:

The staff will watch an orientation video.

Rewrite the below sentence in its opposite voice:

The report was prepared by my team on Monday.

Which sentences are in the active voice?

• Complaints were made by the guests about the noise in our hotel.

• The guests complained about the noise in our hotel.

• Our hotel was complained by the guests about the noise.

• Our hotel received complaints from the guests about the noise.

Which sentences are in passive voice?

• Despite our efforts, the guests' satisfaction was not made.

• Despite our efforts, we could not satisfy the guests.

• Despite our best efforts, the guests were not satisfied.

• Despite our best efforts, the guests were not happy.

Which is the best to use:

• Henry is an excellent team member. He always completes his assigned tasks in a timely manner.

• Henry is an excellent team member. His assigned tasks were always completed by him in a timely manner.

Which is the best to use:

• After a long negotiation about the terms and conditions, both parties finally signed the contract.

• After a long negotiation about the terms and conditions, the contract was finally signed by both parties.

Which is the best to use:

• I would like to express my great thanks to your team. They have provided excellent customer services over the last year.

• I would like to express my great thanks to your team. Excellent customer services have been provided by them over the last year.

Which is better to use:

• According to our policy, we do not allow visitors after 9:00 p.m.

• According to our policy, visitors are not allowed after 9:00 p.m.