Active and Passive Voice Definition: A sentence construction showing simply a subject and what happens to it is called “the passive voice.” It consists of a form of the verb be (be‚ am‚ are‚ is‚ was‚ were‚ will be‚ has been‚ have been‚ etc.) and a participle (often a word ending in “ed”)—The employee was fired‚ the war will be ended‚ the papers are corrected‚ etc. Good writers prefer active voice because it is often more interesting (and informative) to read. Active voice examples: The company
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allow the officer to clarify‚ gain knowledge and understand. Active listening allows the child safety officer to clarify the child’s needs with empathy; doing this builds a trusting relationship. The interpersonal skill of questioning further allows the child to gain knowledge‚ make decisions and effectively problem solve. Lastly‚ feedback allows the child safety officer to clarify understanding and encourage the child with
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Active listening is an essential component to effective communication. It is an interpersonal communication technique that is used throughout an array of occupations‚ particularly in Child Counseling. This essay will outline the definition of Active Listening‚ as well as explore the different techniques and purposes of the communication skill. The role of a Child Counselor and the importance of effective communication within the job will also be investigated and discussed throughout this essay.
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In the wake of the Civil War‚ the importance of self-reliance and the expression of individuality became virulent through the opposition of the modern world. Marked with mass-producing factories‚ corrupt government and laws‚ and other radical institutions‚ the nineteenth century gave birth to a new age and a new belief that opposed these advancements‚ transcendentalism. Instead‚ this philosophical movement encourages the spiritual and intuitive outlook on the simple world. From the depths and issues
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agreeably commanded assistance of dying (TheFreeDictionary 2003) Voluntary euthanasia is when the individual who is murdered has demanded to be killed (Catholic News Agency 2004) Active euthanasia happens when the medical experts‚ or another person‚ consciously do something that makes the patient die. An example of active euthanasia is murdering a person by overdosing them with anaesthetics i.e. Painkillers (BBC 2014) Passive euthanasia arises when the patient dies because a doctor either did not
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EUTHANASIA: A GLOBAL ISSUE Euthanasia has acquired a number of different labels. For example‚ euthanasia can be voluntary or involuntary‚ passive or active. Passive voluntary euthanasia occurs when‚ in accord with a terminally ill patient’s expressed wish‚ life-supports are removed and the patient is permitted to die "naturally" or "as a consequence of the disease." Some patients die immediately; others linger on for hours or days finally dying from dehydration and starvation. Involuntary euthanasia—that
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ACTIVE VOLCANOES IN ASIA Asia contains 60 percent of the world’s population and some of the most active volcanoes. The region has a varied geography from the jungles of Indonesia to the deserts of Saudi Arabia. Volcanoes of Afghanistan : Afghanistan has a complex geology and tectonic history. Active volcanoes are located in eastern afghanistan‚ in a region that marks the collision zone with the Indian plate. The country contains mostly rugged mountains‚ with plains in north and southwest
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ADULT EDUCATION AND WAYS TO IMPLEMENT IT Democracy without education is meaningless. It is education and enlightenment that lifts a nation to the heights of progress and greatness. Unfortunately‚ the situation as it obtains in India in respect of education is not only distressing but disgraceful and deplorable. At present about 60% of the people in India are illiterate; they cannot differentiate a buffalo from a black mole. Adult education is needed because it is a powerful auxiliary and an essential
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give a background of policy making in general then show the state of policymaking in Zimbabwe currently. It will go on to discuss how citizens in Zimbabwe can acquire skills that enable them to participate fully in policymaking. 1.1 Citizen participation in policymaking Pal as quoted in Zhou and Zvoushe (2012) observed that hidden agendas usually influence policy decisions. This may be because the ruling elite represent the needs of the rich who may have funded their campaigns. This may be the
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the skills and knowledge required to show leadership in the workplaceElements covered 1 Model high standards of management performance and behaviour 2 Enhance Organisation Image 3 Making Informed DecisionsRequirements 1 In groups of 3 – 4 students‚ you are required to address Part A to Part F 2 No word
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