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Change the following sentence into Passive Voice. The President gave the commander an award.

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Change the following sentence into Passive Voice.

The President gave the commander an award.

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An award was given to the commander by the president.

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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 e. | Page 77

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