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Change the following sentence into Active Voice. Not a word was spoken by the convict in self–defence.

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Change the following sentence into Active Voice.

Not a word was spoken by the convict in self–defense.

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The convict spoke not a word in self-defense.

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Chapter 3.1: In Celebration of Being Alive - Grammar- Active and Passive Voice [Page 78]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 3.1 In Celebration of Being Alive
Grammar- Active and Passive Voice | Q 2 d) | Page 78

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