English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
EXPRESSIONS USED IN THE PASSIVE FORMS
The meeting ~held~ on Thursday morning (informal).
The meeting was held on Thursday morning (formal).
The woman ~delivered~ a baby boy last night (informal).
The woman was delivered of a baby boy last night (formal).
My thirteen-year-old son ~schools~ at Kingsway College (informal).
My thirteen-year-old son is schooled at Kingsway College (formal).
GAB
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I’m really loving your teaching. In fact, it has helped me to grip on some queer grammatical areas.
Season’s greetings, Dr GAB.
THANKS!