Passive vs. Active Voice Voice is the form of a verb that shows whether the subject is performing the action. In English‚ there are two voices: active and passive. Only action verbs indicate the active voice; linking verbs cannot. If the subject of a verb performs the action‚ the voice is active. The captain telephoned the crew. Telegraph messages gathered on the desk. If the subject receives the action‚ the voice is passive. The crew was telephoned by the captain. The telegraph
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assignment. As the conversation between the two progresses‚ we see the juxtaposition between a man who blindly accepts his role (Ben) and another who constantly questions his own (Gus). The light-hearted banter between the two increasingly escalades into tension‚ while repeated mentions of the mysterious ‘Wilson’ who never appears in the play reveal the insidious nature of the organization these two men belong to. In demonstrating the oppressive and silencing nature of the characters’ existence in the play
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collide with each other‚ creating conflicts that are a constant part of today’s culture. Although it gives examples of many different races conflicting‚ it appears that the main focus is between blacks and whites. Crash reinforces the idea of racial tension between blacks and whites‚ which influences the viewer to believe that conflict between races is continuously occurring. However‚ it then breaks down the barriers of these stereotypical relationships to show that blacks and whites can exist in harmony
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Active and passive transport are biological processes that move oxygen‚ water and nutrients into cells and remove waste products. Active transport requires chemical energy because it is the movement of biochemicals from areas of lower concentration to areas of higher concentration. On the other hand‚ passive trasport moves biochemicals from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration; so it does not require energy. Comparison chart Active Transport Passive Transport Definition Active
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The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union was one of the defining conflicts of the twentieth century. Tensions between America and Soviet Union grew out after World War. The Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union went on for much of the second half of the 20th century. Rivalry led to raised tension‚ mutual suspicions thoughts concerning each other and last an array of worldwide incidents that brought the world’s superpowers close to a disaster.
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TENT STRUCTURES Definition of a Tent Structure: A membrane structure pre-stressed by externally applied forces so that it is held completely taut under all anticipated load conditions. To avoid extremely high tensile forces‚ a membrane structure should have relatively sharp curvatures in opposite direction (Reference: The Visual Dictionary of Architecture‚ Ching). Purpose: The purpose of a tent structure is to provide a means of shelter that is lightweight‚ portable‚
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number of specific merit badges. One of these was Citizenship in the Nation. While completing the requirements to get this merit badge‚ I needed to define the rights‚ duties‚ and obligations of a responsible and active American citizen. I believe there are very specific responsibilities of an active American citizen: supporting and defending the Constitution‚ staying informed of the issues affecting your community‚ participating in the democratic process‚ respecting and obeying federal‚ state‚ and local
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at or resentment of colonial society life. Bacon’s Rebellion was a revolt against Governor Berkeley’s policies with the local natives. He monopolized the thriving fur trade and wasn’t willing to risk ruining it. The Salem witchcraft trials were a result of unsettled social and religious conditions of the Massachusetts village. Some of the victims were even accused because of their wealth and the jealousness of the accuser. Nathaniel Bacon‚ a twenty-nine-year-old planter‚ was one of about a thousand
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Active Listening When interacting‚ it is very common for people to wait to speak rather than listen attentively to what someone is saying. As a result of this‚ people tend to get distracted and lose focus of what the message sender is communicating. Active listening is essentially a structured way of listening and responding to others‚ where understanding is achieved through many different techniques. Active listening is an integral part of communication throughout various different aspects
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The importance of staying active Staying active is important. It keeps one healthy‚ prevent one from falling ill easily and it also let one to look good and feel better. Staying active also helps to strengthen bones and muscle of one’s body. As viruses such as avian flu or swine flu are appearing‚ one should keep themselves healthy and not take the risk of having the illness. There are other benefits for staying active as well. Being active means that one will exercise regularly‚ with exercising
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