Introduction
Hi everyone!
This WebQuest will help us learn how to use Passive Voice
Let's have a closer look at the comic.
Is there a difference between these two sentences? Disscuss with a partner.
1) The Passive voice will be used by me.
2) I will use the Passive voice.
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Function - Why do we use Passive Voice?
Passive Voice is used when the focus is on the action. It is not therefore importat to know who permored the action.
A good example is: My bike was stolen.
The fact that my bike was stolen is the most important part. In this case we will probably do not know whi stole it.
Advantages: Sometimes a statement in passive is more polite than active voice:
A mistake was made.
Way more polite than saying: You made a mistake.
Also to avoid taking resposability for the action (in order to avoid saying I was the one who made the mistake)
Task
Dear Students,
We are going to learn how and when to use Passive Voice.
By the end of this web quest
Process
Let's have another look at the comic.
Is there a difference between these two sentences? Disscuss with a partner.
1) The Passive voice will be used by me.
2) I will use the Passive voice.
Conclusion
If you feel you need more practise, you can visit these useful links.
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If you go to page x from your coursebook, you will also find some interesting activities and explanations.