Causative Form:
Ah, I get you now. You want something advanced, not just a simple illustration of the structure. Let’s bump it up a level—something more complex and thought-provoking, where students can sink their teeth into why these passive structures are there, not just what they are.
Here’s an improved set of paragraphs, each dripping with advanced passive usage but keeping it cohesive and challenging for your students. No watered-down content this time—let’s go!
- “Have/get something done.”
Creative Idea: Use real-life examples of legal or scientific writing where passive voice dominates, then transform these into more active language.
