Question

I. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Tsunamis_________ (typically/ cause) by large, undersea earthquakes.

2. Nearly a quarter of all homes in the Keys_________ (destroy) by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

3. Over the past two years, 500,000 damaged homes_________ (rebuild) with support from the government and donors.

4. An earthquake warning System_________ (install) on the West Coast next month.

5. An average of 10 people in Florida_________ (kill) by lightning strikes annually.

6. Indonesia_________ (strikI. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Tsunamis_________ (typically/ cause) by large, undersea earthquakes.

2. Nearly a quarter of all homes in the Keys_________ (destroy) by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

3. Over the past two years, 500,000 damaged homes_________ (rebuild) with support from the government and donors.

4. An earthquake warning System_________ (install) on the West Coast next month.

5. An average of 10 people in Florida_________ (kill) by lightning strikes annually.e) by a tsunami a few days ago.

7. An estimated 10,000 people_________ (already/ evacuate) due to the wildfires since Wednesday.

8. Scientists predict the South coast_________ (hit) by a large hurricane in two days.

9. After the storm, some major roads are closing because they_________ (repair).

10. The name Heather_________ (use) for three tropical cyclones up to now.

II. Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

1. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Southern California on Friday.

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2. They will provide temporary housing to earthquake victims as soon as possible.

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3. Rescue teams have saved hundreds of people from floods in Metro Manila.

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4. An average of 20 typhoons hit the country every year.

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5. A massive landslide buried dozens of homes near a Central Philippine mountain.

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6. They are repairing roads and bridges damaged by the hurricane.

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7. Across the northwest Florida coast, people were clearing storm debris.

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8. Authorities have lifted a tsunami warning after a strong earthquake.

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9. Submarine volcanic eruptions can cause tsunamis.

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10. Will the government send troops to flooded regions?

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Answer 1

1. are typically caused

2. were destroyed

3. have been rebuilt

4. will be installed

5. are killed

6. was striken

7. have already been evacuated

8. will be hit

9. are being repaired

10. has been used

II

1. Southern California was shaken by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on Friday

2. Temporary housing will be provided to earthquake victims as soon as possible

3. Hundreds of people have been saved from floods in Metro Manila by rescue teams

4. The country is hit by an average of 20 typhoons every year

5. Dozens of homes near a Central Philippine mountain were buried by a massive landslide

6. Roads and bridges damaged by the hurricane are being repaired

7. Across ... coast, storm debris was being cleared 

8. A tsunami warning has been lifted by authorities after a strong earthquake

9. Tsunamis can be caused by submarine volcanic eruptions

10. Will flooded regions be sent troops by the government?