Limiting use of Passive voice.

1. Our action is based on the assumption that the competition will be taken by surprise.
2. It is believed by the typical union member that his or her welfare is not considered to be important by management.
3. You were directed by your supervisor to complete this assignment by moon.
4. it is believed by the writer that this company policy is wrong.
5. The union was represented by Cecil Chambers.
6. These reports are prepared by the salespeople every friday.
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i managed to solved two, can u see if they are right?

4. the writer believes that this company policy is wrong.
3. your superior directed you to complete this assignment by noon.
ok lets try the number 2.
2. the typical union member believes thathis or her welfare is not considered to be important by management.
1. how i revised 'our'?
5. cecil chamber represented the union;
6. i don't know.
please answer as fast as you can. we have time diference here its 23.02 now.

To limit the use of passive voice, follow these guidelines:

1. Identify the subject: In a passive voice sentence, the subject is typically the receiver of the action. To convert it to active voice, identify the subject.

2. Make the subject the doer of the action: In an active voice sentence, the subject performs the action. Rewrite the sentence, making the subject the doer of the action.

Now, let's apply these steps to the given sentences:

1. Our assumption is that the competition will be taken by surprise. (Original: Our action is based on the assumption that the competition will be taken by surprise.)
Explanation: The subject "our action" is passive. We can rephrase it by making the subject "our assumption" the doer of the action.

2. Typical union members believe that management does not consider their welfare to be important. (Original: It is believed by the typical union member that his or her welfare is not considered to be important by management.)
Explanation: The subject "it" is vague in passive voice. We can rephrase it by replacing "it" with the actual doer of the action, which is "typical union members."

3. Your supervisor directed you to complete this assignment by noon. (Original: You were directed by your supervisor to complete this assignment by moon.)
Explanation: The subject "you" is already in active voice. No changes are required.

4. The writer believes that this company policy is wrong. (Original: it is believed by the writer that this company policy is wrong.)
Explanation: The subject "it" is vague in passive voice. We can rephrase it by replacing "it" with "the writer," who is the actual doer of the action.

5. Cecil Chambers represented the union. (Original: The union was represented by Cecil Chambers.)
Explanation: The subject "the union" is passive. We can rephrase it by making the subject "Cecil Chambers" the doer of the action.

6. The salespeople prepare these reports every Friday. (Original: These reports are prepared by the salespeople every Friday.)
Explanation: The subject "these reports" is already in active voice. No changes are required.

By following these steps and focusing on making the doer of the action the subject of the sentence, you can limit the use of passive voice in your writing.