Upper Intermediate Grammar Review

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What is the passive voice?

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The passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb. For example, 'The book was read by Mary.'

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What does 'take off' mean?

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To remove something, such as clothing or accessories.

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What is the difference between 'mustn't' and 'don't have to'?

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'Mustn't' indicates prohibition (something is not allowed), while 'don't have to' indicates that something is not necessary.

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun like 'who,' 'which,' or 'that.' For example, 'The man who is wearing a hat is my uncle.'

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What is the structure of a passive sentence?

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A passive sentence typically follows the structure: Subject + form of 'to be' + past participle + (by + agent). For example, 'The cake was eaten (by the children).'

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What does 'used to' indicate?

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'Used to' indicates a past habit or state that is no longer true. For example, 'I used to play soccer every weekend.'

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What is the function of modal verbs?

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Modal verbs express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include 'can,' 'must,' 'may,' and 'should.'

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'which'?

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'Who' is used for people, while 'which' is used for things or animals.

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What does 'ought to' imply?

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'Ought to' suggests a recommendation or advice, indicating that something is the right thing to do.

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What is an example of a sentence in the passive voice?

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An example is 'The song was sung by the choir.'