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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/

because
conjunction

for reason that.

overlooked
overlooked
verb

fail to notice.

sentences

/ˈsen(t)əns/

sentences
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/

appears
verb

To be seen, become visible; come into sight.

prepositional

/ˌprepəˈziSH(ə)n(ə)l/

prepositional
adjective

Concerning or formed with a preposition.

assassinated

/əˈsasnˌāt/

assassinated
verb

murder important person for political or religious reasons.

traditional

/trəˈdiSH(ə)n(ə)l/

traditional
adjective

Involved in a custom or event common to a people.

laughed

/laf/

laughed
verb

make sounds expressive of amusement.

hallmark

/ˈhôlˌmärk/

hallmark
noun verb

mark certifying purity of silver etc.. stamp with hallmark.

preposition

/ˌprepəˈziSH(ə)n/

preposition
noun

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

mention

/ˈmen(t)SH(ə)n/

mention
noun verb

reference to someone/thing. To refer to or talk or write about something.

clauses

/klôz/

clauses
noun other

unit of grammatical organization next below sentence in rank. Specific terms or demands in a legal agreement.

grammars

/ˈɡramər/

grammars
noun other

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

assassinate

/əˈsasnˌāt/

assassinate
verb

To murder a famous or public figure.

subject
subject
adjective adverb noun verb

likely or prone to be affected by. conditionally upon. People who take part in experiments or tests. cause or force person or thing to undergo.

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