Say whether each of the verbs in these sentences is (a) monotransitive or (b) complex transitive. Then put each main clause into the passive. 1) We admitted that a mistake had been made.( admitted:a) That a mistake had been made was admitted. 2) Everyone considered the mistake to be very serious.(considered:b) The mistake was considered to be very serious. 3) We considered you to be one of our most loyal supporters. (considered:b) You were considered to be one of our most loyal supporters. 4) We fully recognized that you have had great difficulties. (recognized:a) That you have had great difficulties was fully recognized. 5) We find you innocent of all the charges. ( find:b) You were found innocent of all the charges. 6) We know your companion to be a trouble maker. ( know:a) Your companion is known o be a trouble maker. 7) We have proved your story completely accurate. ( prove:b) Your story has been proved completely accurate. 8) However, we think you, at times, indiscreet. ( think:b) However, you are thought, at times, indiscreet. 9) We expect you to show a little more tact. ( expect: a, show:a) You are expected to show a little more tact. 10) We regret that you must make this criticism. (regret: a) That you must make this criticism is regretted. 11) The Air Force has reported two planes missing. ( report: b) Two planes missing have been reported by the Air Force. 12) The authorities meant you to complete this form, and return it to the Town Hall. ( meant:a, complete:a) You were meant to complete this form, and return it to the Town Hall by the authorities.
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