Passive Voice Quiz

Orangutans are one of the most iconic species of primates and are known for their striking orange fur and human-like features. (a)   uses passive voice?

• Orangutans are facing the threat of

• Orangutans are found exclusively in

• Orangutans are intelligent and gent

• Orangutans are still hunted, poache

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Orangutans are still hunted, poache' because it is the only option that uses passive voice, which is indicated by the form 'are hunted' and 'are poached.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

One of the primary reasons orangutans are endangered is due to habitat loss. Which of the following sentences uses passive voice?

(a)  

• Orangutans are endangered due to ha

• Orangutans are intelligent and gent

• Orangutans are found exclusively in

• Orangutans are facing the threat of

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Orangutans are endangered due to habitat loss' because it uses passive voice by starting with 'Orangutans are endangered'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Another major threat to orangutan’s population is hunting. Which of the following sentences uses passive voice?

• Orangutans are found exclusively in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.

• Orangutans are facing the threat of extinction.

• Orangutans are intelligent and gentle creatures.

• Orangutans are hunted for their meat.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Orangutans are hunted for their meat' because it uses passive voice by stating the action done to the orangutans rather than the doer of the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Orangutans are hunt for their meat and their young are often captured for the illegal pet trade. Which of the following sentences uses passive voice?

• Orangutans are facing the threat of extinction.

• Orangutans are found exclusively in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.

• Orangutans are hunted for their meat.

• Orangutans are intelligent and gentle creatures.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Orangutans are hunted for their meat.' because it uses passive voice by stating the action being done to the orangutans rather than by them.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

While the conservation of elephants is a top priority, it is still a challenge in some regions, and the efforts are not always successful. Which of the following sentences uses passive voice?

• Elephants are known for their intelligence and social behavior.

• Elephants can be found in various habitats across Africa and Asia.

• Elephants are still targeted by poachers and face threats from habitat loss.

• Elephants are hunted for their tusks.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence using passive voice is 'Elephants are still targeted by poachers and face threats from habitat loss.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A