Video lesson · Passive Voice

Obvious or Generalised Agent / Impersonality

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If the subject is 'people in general' or 'you', we can use the Passive without mentioning the agent. We don't mention the agent if it is obvious or has already been mentioned. Using the passive is a way of avoiding the naming of a specific person who is responsible for an action.

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