Question

using passive voice effectively

match each sentence to the description of why it is effective in the passive voice.

three suspects were apprehended after the robbery.
many innocent animals are being forced to leave their homes.
the need for change is immediate.

it is not known who performed the action.
it does not matter who performs the action.
the writer wants to emphasize the receiver of the action.

Explanation:

Analyze the first sentence

The first sentence is "Three suspects were apprehended after the robbery." In this context, the police or law enforcement officers are obviously the ones who apprehended the suspects. Because it is completely obvious and understood who performed the action, the identity of the actor does not need to be stated. Therefore, this matches the description: "It does not matter who performs the action."

Analyze the second sentence

The second sentence is "Many innocent animals are being forced to leave their homes." Here, the focus is placed heavily on the "innocent animals" (the receivers of the action) to evoke empathy, rather than focusing on the forces (like deforestation or climate change) causing it. Therefore, this matches the description: "The writer wants to emphasize the receiver of the action."

Analyze the third sentence

The third sentence is "The need for change is immediate." This sentence uses a passive-style construction where the specific people or agents who must implement the change are not specified because they are unknown or general. Therefore, this matches the description: "It is not known who performed the action."

Answer:

Sentence	Description of why it is effective
"Many innocent animals are being forced to leave their homes."	"The writer wants to emphasize the receiver of the action."
"The need for change is immediate."	"It is not known who performed the action."