Academic Language

The test was graded by the teacher.

Is this active voice or passive voice?

• Active Voice

• Passive Voice

The teacher graded the test.

Is this active voice or passive voice?

• Active Voice

• Passive Voice

The students walked down the hall.

Is this active voice or passive voice?

• Active Voice

• Passive Voice

The hall was walked down by the students.

Is this active voice or passive voice?

• Active Voice

• Passive Voice

Is this sentence in academic language?

The black bear is a super smart animal .

• yes, it is academic

• no, it is not academic

Is this sentence in academic language?

The black bear is a highly intelligent creature.

• yes, it is academic

• no, it is not academic

Is this sentence in academic language?

The black bear can't ever get enough food.

• yes, it is academic

• no, it is not academic

Is this sentence in academic language?

I think that a black bear could take down a gorilla.

• yes, it is academic

• no, it is not academic

Is this sentence in academic language?

Other bears, mountain lions, wolves, and humans are the black bears' only predators.

• yes, it is academic

• no, it is not academic

Is this sentence in academic language?

So black bears are a top predator in North America.

• yes, it is academic

• no, it is not academic