Passive/Active Voice Quiz (10 points) 1. Highlight the instances of passive voice in the following sentence: It can be assumed that a large portion of these energy loads are caused by computers, televisions, phones, and other electronic devices that are constantly plugged into outlets, therefore using constant energy. 2. Convert the following three sentences from PASSIVE to ACTIVE voice: Note: use the “by whom/what?” test to identify the agent. The optimal retrofits will be delivered to the client in a final proposal, and with these recommendations, NAU may move forward with the implementation of these design solutions. Early design ideas to be discussed throughout this report include updates to the HVAC system, lighting, windows, and floors. This pre-proposal report will highlight all the main topics and methods to provide an accurate representation of how Szopinski Hall is used. 3. In your own words (your most formal writing!), explain the following: The benefits of using Active Voice rather than Passive Voice in Technical Writing: Instances where Passive Voice might be appropriate in Technical Writing: Wang Name 1 Name 4 Taijin Wang Professor C.Birden ENGL 102 057 11/10/2015 (Research Draft ) Homeless [ness] and children's education [capitalize titles] Children and families living without permanent homes or long-term housing are faced with different challenges. The effect of homelessness is greatly felt by children since it affects their health and overall development. In America alone, 1.6 million children were homeless between 2006 and 2010. The numbers have gone higher since then due to unexpected financial challenges according to data provided by the National Centre on Family Homelessness (NCFH 16). [This source is not listed in the WC list.] More than half of those children were reported to be below the age of six. One of the major challenges of homelessness is on child education. [This statement is non sequitur: it neither summarizes what is above nor leads into what is below.] Most homeless children and families either live in homes for the homeless or in temporary shelters on streets or abandoned houses. Therefore, they are exposed to damaged physical well-being. They live in environments characterised by poor sanitation, extreme weather conditions such as cold and high temperatures, which leaves them susceptible to medical problems (Kerri 3).[not in WC list] Homeless children, also lack access to proper medical care and face malnutrition due to unsafe cooking methods and poor eating habits. Due to such medical conditions, the homeless children end up missing school. Homeless children are also faced with psychological and emotional issues. Due to the unstable nature of their living conditions, most are faced with depression. Most will result[ do you mean “resort to”? ] to abuse of drugs to cope with such situations. A big number of homeless children have been observed to develop a low I.