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Answer — Exercise Grammar 4

04 - Language focus 1·Cutting Edge Upper-Intermediate - Student's Book

Question

We often use alternatives to the passive (especially in less formal contexts) by using we, you, they, people, someone, etc. Find three more examples in exercise 1a.

Answer

  • 2 ... that people remember ... (= that is remembered by people)
  • 3 ... if you group all the similar items ... (= if all the similar items are grouped)
  • 9 They say that the strongest power we possess... (= the strongest power we possess is said to be)