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AgendaAgenda

Introduction to Module BGM Foods Comprehension

Timed practiceVocabulary

David Porter Unit 5Vocabulary Sheet 5

GrammarThe Passive Voice

Some pointersSome pointers

When giving a list as your answer,give the heading first before giving the listensure consistency in verb forms

Vocabulary

VocabularyVocabulary

David Porter Unit 5 In groups of 3/4, complete the questions in

the exercises within the time given.Once time is up, please pass the question

paper to the next group.Each group will submit their answers to all

exercises.Vocabulary Sheet 5 p.23

Work out meaning & usage with partner.

The Passive VoiceThe Passive Voice

Someone locks the office every morning.The office is locked every morning.

Someone has invited Sarah to the party.Sarah has been invited to the party.

We use the passive when we are not interested in who or what does something

The factory was painted during the war.Sarah has been invited to the party.

I made a mistake.A mistake was made.

We also use the passive when we do not want to say who or what does something

Compare

CompareCompare

The accident involved two vehicles.Focus is on the accidentsActive

Two vehicles were involved in the accidents.Focus is on the vehiclesPassive

CompareCompare

Nick and John were caught fighting by the principal.Focus is on Nick and John being caughtPassive

The principal caught Nick and John fighting.Focus is on the principal catching the fightActive

When to use the Passive Voice? p.10When to use the Passive Voice? p.10

Science fields: chemistry, biology, physics, math, computer science.

Medical fields: patient records, medical journals.

Legal fields: client records, proceedings, notes.

Why use Passive Voice?Why use Passive Voice?

Let the facts stand on their own! Removes some accusations of bias (who

did it, how many did it.) Enhances objectivity, taking the actor

(i.e., the researcher) out of the action (i.e., the research).

Presents an "air" or feeling of logic.

Why use Passive Voice?Why use Passive Voice?

BUT, can lead to awkward and confusing sentence structures and is generally considered less engaging (i.e., more boring) than the active voice.

SO, most general style guides recommend only sparing use of the passive voice.

Lab Report & Scientific Writing p.8

Some PointersSome Pointers

Avoid starting sentences with "I" or "we": This pulls focus away from the scientific topic at hand.

Minimize the use of the first person as the first word and subject of sentences. It easily becomes monotonous.

Clear antecedent for “we”.

A cracker is wanted by Polly.

Practice p.10Practice p.10

2. Our team successfully performed the first liver transplant in a rabbit.

The first liver transplant in a rabbit was successfully performed by our team.


3. The research team at Xeno University did not draw the correct conclusions from their data which actually shows that life is supportable on Mars under very limited conditions.

The correct conclusions from the data which shows that life is supportable on Mars under very limited conditions was not drawn by the research team at Xeno University.


1. I did this experiment several times. Each time I got the same results. After the last time, I was convinced that I was right. The new bacteria must have caused all the problems we found in our patients.

The procedure was repeated until there was certainty regarding the results. The problems encountered by the patients were caused by the bacteria.


4. Mad Maximillan is 86 years old today which makes him the longest surviving head transplant patient.

The longest surviving head transplant patient is considered to be Mad Maximillan who is 86 years old today.

Sorry to keep you

waiting.

A cigarette was smoked and a book was read

while waiting."

It is nothing.

Vocabulary Sheet 5 p.23Vocabulary Sheet 5 p.23

TraitsA distinguishing feature, as of a person's

character. A genetically determined characteristic or

condition


RetardTo cause to move or proceed slowly; delay

or impede.


ContactA coming together or touching, as of

objects or surfaces.


CompoundTo combine so as to form a whole; mix.To produce or create by combining two or

more ingredients or parts:


DiffuseTo pour out and cause to spread freely.To spread about or scatter; disseminate.To become widely dispersed; spread out


HomogeneousOf the same or similar nature or kind.Uniform in structure or composition

throughout.


CategoryA specifically defined division in a system

of classification; a class.


Within a radius


Radius/radiumA circular area measured by a given radius


IntersectTo cut across or through.To form a cross.To cut across or overlap each other.


RudimentaryOf or relating to basic facts or principles;

elementary.Being in the earliest stages of

development.


AbstractConsidered apart from concrete existence.Not applied or practical; theoretical. Difficult to understand; abstruse.

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