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Pullum on Passives (4/6): Strunk and White get it wrong every time

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Linguistics and English Language at the University of Edinburgh

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Video Vocabulary

passive

/ˈpasiv/

adjective noun

Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance. passive verb.

consider

/kənˈsidər/

verb

To think carefully about something.

illustration

/ˌiləˈstrāSH(ə)n/

noun

Making an analogy to explain something.

vigorous

/ˈviɡ(ə)rəs/

adjective

Having energy, strength, or good health.

utterer
other

Someone who circulates forged banknotes or counterfeit coins.

william
proper noun

The name of two kings of England and two of Great Britain and Ireland..

remembered

/rəˈmembər/

verb

To bring a previous image or idea to your mind.

structure

/ˈstrək(t)SHər/

noun verb

arrangement of and relations between parts or elements of something complex. To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something.

sentence

/ˈsen(t)əns/

noun verb

Official punishment given by a court of law. (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of.

advisers

/ədˈvīzər/

noun other

person who gives advice in particular field. People giving advice in business, law etc..

actually

/ˈak(t)SH(o͞o)əlē/

adverb

as truth or facts.

stressed

/strest/

adjective verb

Being in a very anxious state. To be in a state of mental tension due to problems.

hundred

/ˈhəndrəd/

noun number

subdivision of county or shire. 100.

remember

/rəˈmembər/

verb

To hold a thought in your mind to not forget it.

contrast
noun verb

Comparison that shows obvious differences. differ.

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