"The gates were lowered by the footmen" is not in active voice. An equivalent phrase using the active voice would be "The footmen lowered the gates".
Yes, "the footmen lowered the gates" is written in active voice because the subject of the sentence (the footmen) is performing the action of lowering the gates.
The correct form would be "Gates's" to show possession. It follows the standard rule for forming possessives for singular nouns ending in "s".
No, Bill Gates is not Hispanic. He is of European descent, specifically of English, German, and Scottish ancestry.
Bill Gates is fluent in English, and he also has some proficiency in Spanish and German.
Bill Gates is known to speak English fluently. Additionally, he has some proficiency in programming languages such as BASIC and machine code.
Traditionally, it is recommended for Chinese house gates to face south for good luck and prosperity. This is based on the belief that south-facing gates allow in the positive energy of the sun and warmth, which symbolizes good fortune and growth.
A I. Gates has written: 'The improvement of reading'
Arthur I. Gates has written: 'The improvement of reading'
Richard S. Gates has written: 'Ceramictribology'
Eleanor Gates Tully has written: 'Piggie'
Yuri Gates has written: 'Electronic document delivery'
Margot Badran has written: 'Opening the gates' 'Opening the Gates'
M Y. Gates has written: 'Flexible packaging of foodstuffs'
Jon L. Gates has written: 'Lakes of the High Uintas'
Larry Gates has written: 'Enjoying hummingbirds' -- subject(s): Hummingbirds
Paul Gates Holsinger has written: 'Descendants of Rudolph Holsinger'
Arthur Irving Gates has written: 'The Gates-MacGinitie reading tests' -- subject(s): Reading, Ability testing
Albert Haberer has written: 'Doors + gates' -- subject(s): Doors, Doorways, Gates