Passive & Active Voice
What voice (active or passive) is this sentence written in?
This meal was cooked by my sister.
Passive voice
True or False: The brain has a "self-cleaning" system.
True! The glymphatic system helps clean up the brain to keep it healthy.
Name a symptom of a fever
Hot skin, vomiting, aches, red/flushed skin, etc.
What is a "Life expectancy"?
The number of years someone can expect to live in a certain place/context
What is the smallest state in the U.S.?
Rhode Island!
What voice (active or passive) is this sentence written in?
I walked by dogs this morning.
Active
Name one advantage of sleep.
Answers may vary. Examples:
It helps the brain keep memories
It helps the brain consolidate information
It gives the brain time to be cleaned
What is a 911 dispatcher? What do they do?
A 911 dispatcher is someone who answers the phone for emergency 911 calls. They get information from the caller to coordinate whatever assistance is needed, and give instructions to the caller on what to do in the emergency situation
What is one of the top causes of death in the U.S.?
Heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases
What is the coldest state in the U.S.?
Alaska
What voice (active or passive) is this sentence written in?
On Tuesday evenings, class is taught by Raul, David, and Daniela!
Name one disadvantage of sleep (for animals/humans)
Answers may vary! Examples:
While sleeping, animals are vulnerable to attacks from predators.
Sleep takes time away from other important tasks, like hunting or finding a mate
Give an example of a medical emergency that would need a 911 call
Answers may vary! Examples:
heart attack, stroke, head injury, severe pain
Is the life expectancy in the U.S. decreasing or increasing?
Increasing!
What is the largest country in the world?
Russia
The apples on the tree were picked by me.
I picked the apples on the tree.
In the article we read last class, which animals did scientists experiment on to learn about sleep?
What does "symptom" mean?
A symptom is something that a person feels, that indicates they have an illness or disease
What is one risk factor for heart disease?
Smoking, obesity, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, air pollution, etc.
What is Rhode Island's official drink?
Coffee Milk! Have you tried it before?
Change the following sentence to passive voice:
The mechanic is repairing my car.
My car is being repaired by the mechanic.
Why is not sleeping bad?
Answers may vary, but the article says that waste accumulates in the brain, leading to Alzheimer's disease and some other brain disorders.
Give two examples of information that could be included in a medical history.
Answers may vary! Examples:
immunizations, surgeries, medications, demographic information (address, phone number, email)
What does "substantially" mean? As in, "Smoking rates have declined substantially in the U.S. in recent years."
A lot
What is the oldest state in the U.S.?
Delaware