Passive sentences often slow down and confuse readers. Rewrite the following to eliminate the passive voice:

 

1. Police in riot gear fired rubber coated bullets into the crowd.

  

2. The boss informed the employees about the layoffs later in the day.

 

3. LeBron James missed a three-point shot with five seconds left.

 

4. Jim avoided the tall buildings and mountain roads because of his fear of heights.

 

5. Legislature is considering the bill.

 

6. The government has pursued the practice of covering up mistakes.

 

7. The officer reported the car crash at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.

 

8. The earthquake destroyed the tiny island.

 

9. The legislature enacted a new law to fight crime.

 

10. The party abandoned the candidate.