English Grammar: The Passive Voice (IELTS TOEFL Writing)
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- It is believed by most IELTS and TOEFL essay graders that this is a bad opening sentence. The reason for this is that it unnecessarily uses a passive form. They recommend using the active voice unless there is a purpose to the passive.
In this video, we will look at the construction of the passive in all tenses and in combination with other structures. We will also look at the main reasons to use the passive, such as for variety, as a cohesive device, and others.
It is very important not only to know how to use this structure, but when to use it.
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After much confusion on how to differentiate between passive voice and past participle adjective, I came here to clear myself up, and I'm much clearer now. Thank you, Adams!
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I wonder whether perfect continuous tenses can be used in passive?
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I was looking for this grammar base for a while, especially causative and subjective. If you can guide me to an explanation webpage, I will appreciate it. Thank you so much, Adam.
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@writetotop Hi Adam, how would one explain "was disappointed" as "active" and not passive (especially since "disappoint" as a transitive verb means to make disappointed)? Does its being transitive have something to do with it?
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Hi Adam, can you use two passives in one sentence?
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Please make video How to use on complex sentence on IELTS writing task
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What is the BE verb stand for..??
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Sir, please help me. I am confused about whether to use present indefinite voice or present perfect voice in IELTS writing task 2. Please do reply.
What is the clue here, if I am crystal clear with forming the passive voice.
Hi Adam, I have a question: What is the difference between the usage of " If I were forced to choose, I would..." and "If I was forced to choose, I would..."
I've seen those 2 versions in essays, cotes, publishments all over the internet. Which one can I use in my essay for TOEFL?
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Steffani Sartini if I were Is grammatically correct but convention has made the use of was kinda acceptable in spoken English. So my advise is go with I were to be safe.
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Is it any rules in IELTS for passive ?
Shirt was worn through - active?
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Hello Adam,
Great explanation as always.
Could you please explain to me this one.
Prices have increased vs Prices have been increased.
I always wonder how the former one can be correct.
Tirth Patel I am sorry I didn’t ask the question clearly. I do know that its present perfect passive. My doubt is really about the former one. “ Prices have increased” i mean how prices themselves can increase themselves.
I saw a sentence “ Prices have increased by 10%”
Although I can understand the real meaning, i want a clear clarification.
@@jeevanigoga1273 According to www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/increase_1?q=increase the meaning of 'increase' is 'to become or to make something greater in amount, number, value, etc.' As we can see there're both options are available.
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Hello sir, can I use the following exoression in may academic writings : this has stripped it of its meaning ????
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"a nation in which transportation infrastructure, for example, is sufficiently developed can increase worker productivity by reducing worker's stress level"
"is developed" isn't it wrong?
isn't it supposed to be "was developed" ?
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1 - This computer is broken down every month. Or 2 - This computer breaks down every month. Which sentence is correct and why? Please answer.
A government is obligated to develop nation's infrastructure with introducing better transportation services to minimise traffic congestion; thereby reducing workers' commute time and stress levels, and increases their productivity creating a prosperous economy where Citizens will be benefitted from. (39 words)
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