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Pullum on Passives (2/6): There's more than one type of passive

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Linguistics and English Language at the University of Edinburgh

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Video Vocabulary

because

/bēˈkəz/

conjunction

for reason that.

overlooked
verb

To miss noticing a mistake or problem.

sentences

/ˈsen(t)əns/

noun other verb

set of words that is complete in itself. Sets of words that make a whole statement. declare punishment decided for.

appears

/əˈpir/

verb

To seem to be.

prepositional

/ˌprepəˈziSH(ə)n(ə)l/

adjective

formed with or functioning as preposition.

assassinated

/əˈsasnˌāt/

verb

murder important person for political or religious reasons.

traditional

/trəˈdiSH(ə)n(ə)l/

adjective

existing in or as part of tradition.

laughed

/laf/

verb

make sounds expressive of amusement.

hallmark

/ˈhôlˌmärk/

noun verb

Mark on gold/silver article stating purity. stamp with hallmark.

preposition

/ˌprepəˈziSH(ə)n/

noun

Word such as 'at' 'on' etc. showing position/time.

mention

/ˈmen(t)SH(ə)n/

noun verb

reference to someone/thing. refer to something briefly.

clauses

/klôz/

noun other

unit of grammatical organization next below sentence in rank. Parts of a sentence that has its own verb.

grammars

/ˈɡramər/

noun other

whole system and structure of language. Rules explaining how words are used in a language.

assassinate

/əˈsasnˌāt/

verb

To murder a famous or public figure.

subject
adjective adverb noun verb

likely or prone to be affected by. conditionally upon. person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with. cause or force person or thing to undergo.

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