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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/

passive
adjective noun

Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance. passive verb.

consider

/kənˈsidər/

consider
verb

think carefully about.

illustration

/ˌiləˈstrāSH(ə)n/

illustration
noun

picture illustrating book, newspaper, etc..

vigorous

/ˈviɡ(ə)rəs/

vigorous
adjective

Having energy, strength, or good health.

utterer
utterer
other

An organism that can utter vocal sounds.

william
william
proper noun

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

remembered

/rəˈmembər/

remembered
verb

To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding.

structure

/ˈstrək(t)SHər/

structure
noun verb

arrangement of and relations between parts or elements of something complex. construct or arrange according to plan.

sentence

/ˈsen(t)əns/

sentence
noun verb

set of words that is complete in itself. declare punishment decided for.

advisers

/ədˈvīzər/

advisers
noun other

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

actually

/ˈak(t)SH(o͞o)əlē/

actually
adverb

as truth or facts.

stressed

/strest/

stressed
adjective verb

experiencing mental or emotional strain or tension. To put pressure on something or someone.

hundred

/ˈhəndrəd/

hundred
noun number

subdivision of county or shire. ten more than ninety.

remember

/rəˈmembər/

remember
verb

To bring a previous image or idea to your mind.

contrast
contrast
noun verb

Comparison that shows obvious differences. To compare; to show clear, obvious differences.

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