Understanding Jerry's Excuses and Passive Voice

Jerry is repeatedly late to work, citing unusual reasons like a zebra blocking traffic and being mistakenly arrested. His boss, Carlos, is skeptical but later verifies Jerry's stories through news reports. Carlos apologizes for doubting Jerry and emphasizes the importance of timely communication. The video also explains the use of passive voice in English grammar, providing examples to illustrate its structure and usage.

What unusual event caused Jerry to be late to work?

• A roadblock

• A zebra on the road

• A traffic jam

• A car accident

Why was Jerry pulled over by the police?

• He was driving without a license

• He ran a red light

• His car was seen at a crime scene

• He was speeding

What did the police do after realizing Jerry was not involved in the crime?

• They fined him

• They arrested him

• They took him to the station

• They let him go

What happened to Jerry's car on Monday?

• It was stolen

• It was towed

• It broke down

• It ran out of gas

What did Jerry use to get to work after his car was stolen?

• His wife's car

• A rental car

• Public transport

• A taxi

How did Carlos confirm Jerry's stories?

• He checked the traffic report

• He called the police

• He saw it on the news

• He asked other colleagues

What was the reason for the animals escaping from the zoo?

• A storm damaged the cages

• The animals were set free intentionally

• An animal feeder had a seizure

• The zoo was under renovation

What should Jerry do in the future when something happens?

• Ignore it

• Notify Carlos immediately

• Tell a colleague

• Wait until the end of the day

What is the passive voice used for?

• To emphasize the action over the doer

• To make sentences longer

• To avoid using verbs

• To confuse the reader

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The traffic was stopped by a zebra

• The zebra stopped the traffic

• The traffic stopped the zebra

• The zebra was stopping the traffic