Shadowing exercise (Passives)

Shadowing exercise (Passives)

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Shadowing exercise (Passives)

Present Passive

  1. In the book the selling of indulgences is criticized by Martin Luther.
  2. In the book theology is studied by Luther at the University of Wittenberg.
  3. In the book the authority of the Pope is challenged by him.

Past Passive

  1. The 95 Theses were written by Luther in 1517.
  2. The Augustinian order was joined by Luther after his spiritual crisis.
  3. The Bible was translated into German by him for ordinary people.

Perfect Passive

  1. Christian thought has been influenced by Luther for centuries.
  2. His ideas have been spread throughout Europe due to the printing press.
  3. A key figure in religious history has been recognized as Luther.

Will Future Passive

  1. He will be remembered as a champion of religious freedom.
  2. Future generations will be inspired by Luther's actions.
  3. Significant religious reform will be led by his actions.

Conditional 3 Passive

    1. If the thunderstorm had not been experienced by him, a monk might not have been made of Luther.
    2. If law had been stayed in by Luther, the 95 Theses might not have been written.
    3. If the printing press had not been invented, Luther's ideas might not have been spread quickly.

    The passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence receives the action rather than performing it. In passive sentences, the focus shifts from who is doing the action (the agent) to the action itself and the recipient of that action.

    Key Points:

    • Structure: In English, passive sentences typically follow the structure: form of "to be" + past participle.

      • Example: "The book was read by the teacher."

    • Agent Optional: The doer of the action (agent) can be omitted if it's unknown or not important.

      • Example: "The cake was eaten." (We don't know who ate it.)

    • Use Cases: Passive voice is often used in:

      • Formal writing (e.g., academic, scientific)

      • Situations where the focus is more on the action or the recipient rather than the actor.

    Comparison:

    • Active Voice: "The teacher reads the book."

    • Passive Voice: "The book is read by the teacher."

    In summary, the passive voice allows for flexibility in emphasizing different parts of a sentence, making it useful in various contexts.

     

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    Martin Luther True or False Exercise

    True or False Exercise: Martin Luther

    1. Martin Luther was born in Wittenberg. ______.

    2. Luther wrote the 95 Theses in 1517. ______.

    3. The 95 Theses criticized the practice of selling indulgences. ______.

    4. Martin Luther believed people could buy forgiveness from the church. ______.

    5. Luther’s ideas spread quickly, thanks to the printing press. ______.

    6. Luther translated the Bible into English so people could read it. ______.

    7. The Protestant Reformation led to the creation of new Christian churches. ______.

    8. Luther became a monk after surviving a lightning storm. ______.

    9. Luther believed salvation came through good deeds and money. ______.

    10. Martin Luther’s actions led to conflicts, including wars between religious groups. ______.

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    Shadowing exercise (Passives)

    Shadowing exercise (Passives)

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