Mastering the Passive Voice in English Grammar
1. Rewriting Sentences Using the Passive Voice
1. You can only see these particles through a microscope.
These particles can only be seen through a microscope.
2. People are using computers in all kinds of work.
Computers are being used in all kinds of work.
3. They keep dangerous chemicals in a safe place.
Dangerous chemicals are kept in a safe place.
4. You should have left the laboratory unlocked.
The laboratory should have been left unlocked.
5. Three million people watch Netflix every day.
Netflix is
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Film Vocabulary
- Boom (Auge)
- Box-office hit (Taquilla)
- Cast (Reparto)
- Character (Personaje)
- Figure (Número)
- Filmgoer (Espectador)
- Gender (Género)
- Leading role (Papel principal)
- Plot (Trama)
- Script (Guion)
- Set (Localización)
- Stunt (Escena peligrosa)
- Dub (Doblar)
- Look on (Mirar)
- Outnumber (Sobrepasar en cantidad)
- Reflect (Reflejar)
- Release (Lanzar)
- Sell out (Agotar)
- Stand out (Resaltar)
- Awesome (Impresionante)
- Fast-paced (Acelerado)
- Outrageous (Intolerable)
- Predictable (Predecible)
- Wise (Sabio)
Useful Phrases
- Appeal to (
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Plot Summary: Of Mice and Men Narrative
Key Characters and Core Conflict
This book narrates the story of two migrant workers, George Milton and Lennie Small. George is intelligent and resourceful, while his companion, Lennie, is mentally handicapped but possesses immense physical strength. Sent by an employment agency, the two men arrive at a ranch in California.
They spend their first night near the ranch because their bus driver dropped them off too far, and George wanted to rest. Upon reaching the
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One ordinary school day, I arrived home and began watching TV. To my surprise, while channel surfing, I heard the phrase “elephant crushing.” Immediately captivated, I started paying close attention to the documentary.
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Hyper-Pro Fear: Appearance Over Action
The Hyper-Pro Fear is quite subtle, yet very common. It’s when you focus more on how you look than on what you’re actually doing. In the context of sales or teamwork, it manifests when someone spends more time perfecting their personal presentation, refining unnecessary details, or “getting ready to look good” instead of actually moving forward, taking action, or taking risks. This stems from a fear of making mistakes or damaging their professional image.
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English Language Practice Exercises
Food Vocabulary: Describing Tastes & Textures
- Easy to chew = tender.
- Not intense food = mild.
- Strong in odor, unpleasant to eat = smelly.
- Smooth and rich = creamy.
- From a metal container, often found on a menu = tinned.
Food & Cooking Terms: Verbs and Nouns
- People like to season meat…
- She wants to know the source of the…
- He can’t eat dairy products.
- Apples in pastry make an…
- Ask the baker to slice for you.
Spanish-English Food & Adjective Translations
- Bullir