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For this class we have the following goals: To review "had better" and "would rather". To identify and apply the Passive Voice. Review "Had better" and "would rather" exercise The Passive Voice Video   Video 2 Use of Passive Passive voice is used when the focus is on the action. It is not important or not known, however, who or what is performing the action. Example: My bike was stolen. In the example above, the focus is on the fact that my bike was stolen. I do not know, however, who did it. Sometimes a statement in passive is more polite than active voice, as the following example shows: Example: A mistake was made. In this case, I focus on the fact that a mistake was made, but I do not blame anyone (e.g. You have made a mistake.). Form of Passive Subject + finite form of  to be  + Past Participle (3rd column of  irregular verbs ) Example: A letter was written. When rewriting active sentenc...

For this class we have the following goals: To identify and apply the use and form of the expressions "would rather" and "had better". What's the difference between would rather and had better? Would Rather Would rather is used when there is a preference. After would rather, we use the infinitive without to.  I would rather stay at home than go to a movie. It means....... (I prefer staying at home)   I would rather leave. (I would like to leave.)   Contracted Would - I'd, He'd, She'd, We'd, You'd, They'd She'd rather stay with me than go out with you.  They'd rather play with the baby than change its diaper.  Would rather in negative form is written WOULD RATHER NOT or I'D RATHER NOT. I  would  rather  not  repeat  what my colleagues said during that debate. So  I  would  rather  not  discuss the work programme at this point. Had Better  We use had better when we give ...

For this class we have the following goals: To identify and apply comparatives and superlatives. What are comparatives and superlative verbs? VIDEO COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES Comparative adjectives are used to compare differences between the two objects they modify ( larger, smaller, faster, higher ). They are used in sentences where two nouns are compared, in this pattern: Noun (subject) + verb + comparative adjective +  than  + noun (object). The second item of comparison can be omitted if it is clear from the context (final example below). EXAMPLES My house is  larger  than hers. This box is  smaller  than the one I lost. Your dog runs  faster  than Jim's dog. The rock flew  higher  than the roof. Jim and Jack are both my friends, but I like Jack  better . ("than Jim" is understood) SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES Superlative adjectives are used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limi...