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Reaching New Heights!
The Passive View of Modern Architecture
The massive skyscraper, designed by one of the world’s most renowned architects, is expected to redefine the city’s skyline. It has been described as a marvel of modern engineering, combining innovative technology with sustainable materials. The building’s completion had been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, but it is now scheduled to be unveiled next year. It is rumored that the design itself was inspired by natural forms, and every element is said to have been meticulously crafted to reflect harmony between nature and urban life. When finished, it will undoubtedly be considered a masterpiece.
Paragraph 2: Comprehension Questions
Paragraph 2 Breakdown
Key Passive Structures:
- “The massive skyscraper, designed by one of the world’s most renowned architects, is expected to redefine the city’s skyline.”
- Type: Passive infinitive (is expected to redefine)
- Why passive? Keeps the focus on the skyscraper as the subject of admiration.
- “It has been described as a marvel of modern engineering.”
- Type: Present perfect passive (has been described)
- Why passive? Highlights the description itself rather than who described it.
- “The building’s completion had been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.”
- Type: Past perfect passive (had been delayed)
- Why passive? Focuses on the delay and the circumstances, not on who caused them.
- “Every element is said to have been meticulously crafted to reflect harmony between nature and urban life.”
- Type: Passive reporting with infinitive (is said to have been crafted)
- Why passive? Emphasizes the craftsmanship rather than naming the creators.
