Hi guys, good evening. Last night I talked about the uses of Passive verbs. Now let's talk about some exceptional uses of a few words with their position in the sentence. Look below:
He is such a nice man that everybody likes him.
He is so nice a man that everybody likes him.
He followed his teacher; so do I. (not I do so.)
Such is his position in the company that all obey his order.
So much for now. More when we meet next. (not for now so much)
I don't know any man such as he. (such as he does.)
I don't know any man such as him. (such as I know him.)
I hit the ball hard. (not hardly)
Stand here. You first. (not you firstly)
He went on. (ordinary expression)
On he went. (=>He went on and on.)
That's all for now guys. Ask any question if you like. Good night. Sweet dreams.
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http://sardarsali-bangladeshtour.blogpost.com
The prevailing situation all around and also all over the world seems so wierd when I look back a few decades ago to make a comparison. That pains me much. The incongruity and contrast is sometimes so incomprehensible and tragically unacceptable that my whole mind burns in rebellion. But as I can't do anything, so can't I share my feelings with anyone; that's why this monologue.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Hi guys, how are you? Coming back after a brief recess. I guess I've discussed a good number of basic grammar items in the meantime. Tonight let's talk about the use of passive verbs. Look below:
Active Verb: The Romans did not build Rome in a day. (not commonly used)
Passive Verb: Rome was not built in a day. (commonly used)
Active Verb: They say he is very rich.
Passive Verb: He is said to be very rich.
Active Verb: People may regain lost money, lost health but not lost honour. (very uncommon)
Passive Verb: Lost money, lost health can be regained, but not lost honour.
Active Verb: The school management ordered the school to be closed for the next week. (very uncommon)
Passive Verb: The school has been closed for the next week. (disregard tense)
Active Verb: The authority has passed this order that none is allowed to leave before 4.00 p.m.
Passive Verb: An order has been passed that none shall leave before 4.00 p.m.
Active Verb: The Judge ordered to hang the criminal to death.
Passive Verb: The criminal was ordered to be hanged to death. (although not strictly grammatical)
The above are a few example how passive verbs can be used to shorten the sentence and also to make its meaning simple and easy.
That's all for now guys. Good night and sweet dreams.
N.B.: For easier reading and understanding visit my blog: S. Ali's Monologue>
http://sardarsali-bangladeshtour.blogpost.com
Active Verb: The Romans did not build Rome in a day. (not commonly used)
Passive Verb: Rome was not built in a day. (commonly used)
Active Verb: They say he is very rich.
Passive Verb: He is said to be very rich.
Active Verb: People may regain lost money, lost health but not lost honour. (very uncommon)
Passive Verb: Lost money, lost health can be regained, but not lost honour.
Active Verb: The school management ordered the school to be closed for the next week. (very uncommon)
Passive Verb: The school has been closed for the next week. (disregard tense)
Active Verb: The authority has passed this order that none is allowed to leave before 4.00 p.m.
Passive Verb: An order has been passed that none shall leave before 4.00 p.m.
Active Verb: The Judge ordered to hang the criminal to death.
Passive Verb: The criminal was ordered to be hanged to death. (although not strictly grammatical)
The above are a few example how passive verbs can be used to shorten the sentence and also to make its meaning simple and easy.
That's all for now guys. Good night and sweet dreams.
N.B.: For easier reading and understanding visit my blog: S. Ali's Monologue>
http://sardarsali-bangladeshtour.blogpost.com
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