Passive vs. Active Voice Highlight the passive phrase in yellow. Underneath the sentence, revise to remove passive voice. If you choose to keep the sentence in passive, explain why. Then upload the Word file to the drop box. 1. It is assumed by the administration's legal advisors a lawsuit is inevitable. 2. The shoplifter was chased by security guards. 3. The actor's reputation was damaged following his arrest. 4. A reduction in staff is being considered due to low sales. 5. The employee had been assured by HR of a paid holiday