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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@chrisfresh9385 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@OanhNguyen-zj8ob 4 жыл бұрын

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@ahmedalsharaa 5 жыл бұрын

that was intense , waiting for causative one , thank u Adam .

@satratey 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Mr Adam. You are working very hard to provide us such a deep knowledge.

@chilakashalemraju3668 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent as usual! Awaiting more of such useful ones.....

@rakeshkumarmadella7955 5 жыл бұрын

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@hadialmayahy8627 5 жыл бұрын

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@hamedsobouti4029 Жыл бұрын

thank you for all your effort, since i have found out grammar much more easy!

@user-nf4el3gr1b 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I wonder whether perfect continuous tenses can be used in passive?

@yasinabdirahman5724 5 жыл бұрын

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@abrhamanjulo921 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for making me write better report on my project.

@rakeshkumarmadella7955 5 жыл бұрын

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@nicholasdarraugh7626 2 жыл бұрын

@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?

@noraimahacmad8985 Жыл бұрын

sir thank you, it is clear and understandable.

@muhammadshehriyar8258 3 жыл бұрын

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@nedaghamari7902 2 жыл бұрын

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@mdubaydullah 4 жыл бұрын

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@moulmour 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you teacher!

@manoochehrghanbari822 5 жыл бұрын

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@noufaljehani9775 2 жыл бұрын

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@youssefyous7405 5 жыл бұрын

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@Alhabshan_m 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@elvst3331 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam, can you use two passives in one sentence?

@baraal-hakima.3865 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@nikammadhuri09gmai 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent sir.

@dileepa1901 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam ...

@minthantmon6388 Жыл бұрын

It is really helpful, I mean really

@rizwanhafeez8711 5 жыл бұрын

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@tonytorbey150 3 жыл бұрын

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@nyelkenci 5 жыл бұрын

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@parigill5541 2 жыл бұрын

Adam's your video is very helpful please give me some tips to improve my reading for IELTS

@hananfarag8561 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@md.asadujjaman9330 3 жыл бұрын

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@samiajaman1881 2 жыл бұрын

Please make video How to use on complex sentence on IELTS writing task

@harpreetkaur8806 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Adam..I could not understand meaning of,,to be,,,usage

@jassibrar9435 3 жыл бұрын

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.

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@animationstore8581 3 жыл бұрын

What is the BE verb stand for..??

@mariamkinen8036 4 жыл бұрын

What is the clue here, if I am crystal clear with forming the passive voice.

@youssefmokadem5434 5 жыл бұрын

Great

@vijaysoni1081 4 жыл бұрын

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@vikramkumarsadhu9955 3 жыл бұрын

Is it any rules in IELTS for passive ?

@jeevanigoga1273 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@jeevanigoga1273 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@olegpodlipalin5916 5 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@joelsoar1300 4 жыл бұрын

R u Telugu?

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Sigue intentandolo Samuel, no hay que rendirse, yo he pasado por situaciones similares y siempre trato de reinventarme, Dios te bendiga.

@user-nf4el3gr1b 5 жыл бұрын

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@steffanisartini4364 4 жыл бұрын

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? By the way, I'm a huge fan of yours...😉

@elvst3331 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@KirillBuglak 3 жыл бұрын

Shirt was worn through - active?

@sagidollaabdimanap3314 5 жыл бұрын

Can you write about air pollution (problem and solve)essay ielts 250+ words please?

@palmtreepalmtree4921 5 жыл бұрын

Hello sir, can I use the following exoression in may academic writings : this has stripped it of its meaning ????

@jamesvi7258 2 жыл бұрын

Good

@arnavshrestha8465 3 жыл бұрын

18:45

@hanoonmoe4268 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Adam Could you make editing to my paragraph, please

@traynewbee5525 3 жыл бұрын

Adam is very busy already with his videos.😂😂

@AS-xo4ne Жыл бұрын

1 - This computer is broken down every month. Or 2 - This computer breaks down every month. Which sentence is correct and why? Please answer.

@alifasl533 3 жыл бұрын

"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" ?

@invariablyliveliness8278 4 жыл бұрын

Bro you look so serious first time in this video...

@minarakhatunhoque6880 3 жыл бұрын

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@mandeepkaur2991 4 жыл бұрын

I'm get confused ,,can you plz make it more easier 🙁

@hohomeagain 3 жыл бұрын

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)

@hohomeagain 2 жыл бұрын

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