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  1. 11-Jul-2008, 22:14 #1
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    Default Passive or active verb?

    I am getting prepared to teach a class on the difference between passive and active verbs. I want to know if there is a rule or how you decide when it is better to use one rather than the other. anyone have any advice? thanks for your time.
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    Default Re: Passive or active verb?

    These should help:

    passive voice

    Passive Voice

    The Passive Engineer: Why, when, and how to use the passive voice (scroll down)
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