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Change the following sentence into Passive Voice. The Governor inaugurated the exhibition at ten o’clock. - English

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Change the following sentence into Passive Voice.

The Governor inaugurated the exhibition at ten o’clock.

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The exhibition was inaugurated by the Governor at ten o’clock

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Chapter 3.1: In Celebration of Being Alive - Grammar- Active and Passive Voice [Page 77]

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Chapter 3.1 In Celebration of Being Alive
Grammar- Active and Passive Voice | Q 1 a. | Page 77

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