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Read the following sentences. Write the ones in passive voice. Copy them correctly.
- I have heard amazing stories ...
- I am especially impressed by the fact ...
- I am quite happy about it.
- I beg for justice.
- ... and my friend was instantly killed ...
- My house has been recently built ...
- It is the fault of the bricklayer ...
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- I am especially impressed by the fact ...
- ... and my friend was instantly killed ...
- My house has been recently built ...
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