Oops! A journalist made a mistake! The following paragraphs were written using the passive voice. Rewrite them in active voice. Explain how the two versions differ. Why is active voice a better choice for
journalistic writing?
3. A local construction worker was killed by a faulty ladder last week. The worker had been putting
tiles onto a roof when he was left hanging after the ladder fell. Unable to keep his grip, the
fingers of the man slipped and were the cause of his fall.