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CBE 2.01 | A symbol of friendship: The Statue of Liberty | Language focus: the passive voice

Aug 31, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Statue of Liberty Anecdote

  • Kate discusses the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of inspiration for many Americans.
  • Built by the French, it represents the friendship between the two countries.
INSIGHT

Present Perfect and Spelling Differences

  • Josie and Mark discuss the present perfect tense, used to talk about life experiences without specific times.
  • They also highlight the spelling differences between British and American English, like "recognize" vs. "recognize."
ADVICE

Using the Passive Voice

  • The passive voice is explained using "The Statue of Liberty was built by the French."
  • Use the passive voice to emphasize the action or object rather than the actor.
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