Useful information is contained in the book.

The book is written by him. (Active) 

= He writes the book.

The book is on the table.

The books read well. (Passive) = The books are read well.

The boy resembles to his father.  = The boy resembles his father.

The boy was diligent, so the teacher passed him  = The teacher passed the boy for his diligence

The captain orderd to the soldiers to fire on.

The chair is made of wood. 

The chair is made from wood. 

= The chair is made of wood.

The children are afraid of ghost.

The colour of his eyes is blue.

The cow is a useful animal.  

The dog barked at me.

The dog is grateful to its owner.

The girl has been playing since afternoon.