Discuss culture, traditions and the passive voice.
Cultural topics:
The passive voice focuses on the action: English is spoken here. The bridge was built in 1890.
| English | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Customs | Local customs vary. | |
| Heritage | A rich heritage. | |
| Diverse | A diverse society. | |
| Society | Society is changing. | |
| Tradition | An old tradition. | |
| Behaviour | Polite behaviour matters. |
| Word | Phonetic | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage | ˈherɪtɪdʒ | Stress on the first syllable |
| Diverse | daɪˈvɜːs | Stress on the second syllable |
| Society | səˈsaɪəti | Four syllables |
Passive voice: Form with be + past participle: is made, was built, will be done. Use it when the doer is unknown or unimportant.
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