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Grammar in Context: More About Passives

2020/12/4
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BALLOONCAST - Go Ahead School

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Levels: Intermediate +

When describing a process, we focus more on what is done than on who does it. For this reason, the passive is commonly used. It is also possible to mention what actions people or things perform in a process as well as focusing on the action itself, so there is a mixture of active and passive.

Listen to two recordings where both structures can be found. Enjoy!