D-14.04 Understand, Use the Passive Voice When Appropriate & Expressive

Unit 13: The Passive (“Books, Books, Books”) of the Original Scenario, Volume Three: English Grammar in Context, pages 160-174 15 pages  Who It’s For: (Self-)Teachers & Helpers at Intermediate & Advancing Proficiency Levels for Whom (Passive) Academic Review with “Old-Fashioned Pedagogy & Practice” May Be a Relief   Why It’s Useful: In modern speech and writing, application of “the Passive Voice” is often considered “old-fashioned.” Similarly, black-and-white, linear, not yet colorized or updated text material may be perceived as “out-of-date”—and in many ways, it is.  Even so, its essence can still be of use.  What You’ll Do:  [1] In reading the page 160 Scenario: Books, Books, Books, notices forms and uses of the Passive in the simulated “textbook pages.” Keep the grammar in mind when doing Comprehension Exercises 1a-1b, perusing the Pedagogy 2-2c, and completing Practice 2d. [2] In Sections 3-3a on pages 164-166, compare and contrast Intransitive and Transitive V