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What is the meaning of the word 'claim'?
What is the meaning of the word 'claim'?
What does the term 'source' refer to?
What does the term 'source' refer to?
Which sentence is in the passive voice?
Which sentence is in the passive voice?
How would you convert 'He gave her a gift' into passive voice?
How would you convert 'He gave her a gift' into passive voice?
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What does the phrase 'there is thought to' imply?
What does the phrase 'there is thought to' imply?
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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'plant' to indicate cultivation?
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'plant' to indicate cultivation?
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Which sentence demonstrates the use of the word 'claim' in a context of declaration?
Which sentence demonstrates the use of the word 'claim' in a context of declaration?
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Which sentence correctly employs the word 'source' to indicate origin?
Which sentence correctly employs the word 'source' to indicate origin?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Choice Questions
- "Plant" refers to the act of cultivating or growing something, typically vegetation.
- "Claim" indicates a strong assertion or declaration, often without proof.
- "Source" denotes the origin of information or material.
Passive Voice Transformation
- Understanding how to convert "verb + indirect object + direct object" into passive voice is essential.
- Example: "She gave him a book" can be transformed into "He was given a book by her."
- Recognizing that the focus shifts from the subject performing the action to the subject receiving the action is key.
Passive Voice Construction
- Phrases like "It is known that..." are used to express generally accepted information.
- "There is thought to..." followed by an infinitive indicates a widely held belief or assumption.
- Both constructions highlight the action or idea rather than the doer, emphasizing what is perceived or believed.
Vocabulary Choice Questions
- Plant (种植): Consider a sentence with "Many farmers choose to plant vegetables in the spring to ensure a bountiful harvest."
- Claim (声称): Example sentence could be "The company claims that their product enhances performance significantly."
- Source (来源): An example might state, "The journalist cited a reliable source to support their investigation."
Passive Voice Structure
- The structure for converting verb + indirect object + direct object into passive voice involves rearranging to focus on the object.
- Example transformation: "The teacher gave the students assignments" becomes "The assignments were given to the students by the teacher."
Passive Constructions with It Is Known That
- "It is known that climate change affects global weather patterns."
- "There is thought to be a correlation between exercise and mental health."
Passive Voice Context
- "It is believed that early detection improves treatment outcomes in many diseases."
- "There is considered to be an opportunity for economic growth in emerging markets."
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Test your knowledge on vocabulary choice questions and passive voice transformations. This quiz will challenge your understanding of key vocabulary terms and how to effectively convert sentences into passive voice. It's ideal for students looking to improve their language skills.
