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Interactive practice with regular and irregular verbs in historical contexts. Students work in small groups to complete a digital verb timeline.

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Here’s an interactive exercise about irregular verbs - this one is to practise the past simple.

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Wordwall - Crea mejores lecciones de forma más rápida

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Parejas - Toca un par de fichas a la vez para descubrir si son iguales.

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Top 24 Biggest Historic Events of Each Year (2000 - 2023)

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WRITTEN WORK:

1. TITLE

2. OBJECTIVE: WHAT I WANT TO LEARN

3. TIME CHART PLANNING: ORGANIZATION OF YOUR READING TIME.

4. GLOSSARY EACH TIME YOU READ.

5. SUMMARY OF WHAT YOU UNDERSTOOD WITH YOUR OWN WORDS, EACH TIME YOU READ.

6. A REFLECTION ABOUT WHAT YOU LEARNED, EACH TIME YOU READ.

ORAL REPORT:

1. YOU NEED TO TELL ME ABOUT YOUR READING IN AT LEAST 30 SENTENCES.

2. FLUENCY MEANS NO READING.

3. PRONUNCIATION.

4. GRAMMAR STRUCTURES.

5. CONTENTS AND TELLINS YOUR STORY. ( SUMMARY AND REFLECTION)

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Dave Brown is talking to Janet about a moment in history she remembers. What moment does Janet remember?

1 Janet lived with her family in a house in Manchester.

2 There were computers but no mobile phones in the 1960s.

3 Black and white televisions only show black and white pictures.

4 Janet's dad telephoned the shop to buy a colour television.

5 Her dad and uncle carried it to the flat.

6 The first programme they watched in colour was sport.

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Practice Listening English Exercises for A2 - Moments in history

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Dave Brown is talking to Janet about a moment in history she remembers. What moment does Janet remember? 1 Janet lived with her family in a house in Manchester. 2 There were computers but no mobile phones in the 1960s. 3 Black and white televisions only show black and white pictures.

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Discussion: comparng active vs passive voice

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Discussion: comparng active vs passive voice

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Select a News article and create an oral News Report for class in passive and active voice, be creative. Presentation Date: March 18th

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Extension Activity:

Step 1: Choose a different historical event and write a short paragraph about it in the active voice.

Step 2: Rewrite the same paragraph using the passive voice.

Step 3: Exchange your versions with a partner and discuss how the changes in voice affect the perception of the event.

Step 4: Share your insights with the class. What patterns do you notice in how active and passive voice shape historical narratives?

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vocabulary building for active and passive voive

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Direct instruction on forming and using active and passive voice, with special attention to historical contexts. Use Padlet's collaboration feature for students to post their own examples.

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Passive Voice in English: Active and Passive Voice Rules and Useful Examples

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Students will submit:
1. A written analysis of a historical event using both voices
2. Timeline presentation (oral component)
3. Self-reflection on language choices

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Transform 5 historical statements from active to passive voice (or vice versa) and explain how the meaning changes.

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Class discussion: How does changing between active and passive voice affect our understanding of historical responsibility and impact?

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to analyze and describe historical events using both active and passive voice, demonstrating understanding of how language choice affects the perception of historical significance.

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Monitor student understanding through:
- Peer feedback during writing workshop
- Group discussions
- Timeline presentation preparations
- Vocabulary contributions

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Students write one paragraph describing how their perception of a historical event changed after analyzing it through different linguistic structures.

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Students will:
- Identify and correctly use regular and irregular verbs in past forms
- Apply appropriate historical vocabulary in written and oral descriptions
- Create and present timeline presentations using proper linguistic structures
- Evaluate the impact of voice choice in historical narratives

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Alejandra Rodríguez, Alexis Tobar y Laura Mozo. 

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1. The main subject is different in each type of version

The differences are the focus and the order of the events

The reader's attention is directed to give importance to a specific subject or event.

2. It depends on the reader's interest, but the second version is aimed at an academic and historical field.

3. In the active voice present the subject first and then the event, the passive voice change this estructure describing the event first.

4. Yes, the perspective of the story change because the focus It is different so that it attracts the attention of different types of audiences.

5. The version that we use in a news article is the first version because is more attractive to the public.

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1.The difference between the two versions is that version 2 passive voice, is more formal and gives more prominence to the fact, while version 1 active voice, is that the wording is more informal and focuses more on the astronauts.

2. Version 1, we find more impactful as it is more sentimental and detailed in its wording

3. The active voice emphasizes more the role of the astronauts because they are mentioned repeatedly and the emphasis in the passive voice is on the fact

4. A historical event could be the Conquest of America where the passive voice would talk more about Christopher Columbus and his voyage and the active voice would talk more about the conquest of America.

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Wilder Perez, Vanessa Vargas y Manuel Benavides

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Wilder Perez, Vanessa Vargas y Manuel Benavides

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1. One of the difference is the content of the news in the first one it talks about the people who were there and in the other the mediumthey used. Another difference is the narrative mode implemented. The passive voice reduce the impact of the event.

2. The most atractive version is version because it emphasizes the actions og the astronauts and hightlight the archivements of humanity.

3. The active voice hightlight the role of the astronaut, giving special prominence to the people who withessed the event. in contrast, the passive voice gives the news as a story, talking away the impact of the eventen.

4. The assassination of the Jhon F. Kennedy:

Active: "Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated John F. Kennedy."

Passive: "John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas."

5. I would use the active voice because it makes the story more engaging and highlights the role of the astronauts. It creates a stronger emotional connection with the audience by showing their achievements directly.

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Disfruta las últimas series, programas y documentales de History Channel Latam en español. Descubre las noticias, efemérides y videos históricos más impactantes. Bienvenidos a un mundo digno de conocer.

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All the latest content about History from the BBC.

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1. STUDENTS PRESENTED THEIR READING ADVANCES.

2. STUDENTS DEVELOPED A READING WORKSHOP.

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1. To finish the reading workshop.

2. To plan news report activity.

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1. PLANNING PROJECT IF YOU SELECTED IT.

2. PLANNING NEWS REPORT.

3. READING OUR BOOK.

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400-4:10: PAULA LÓPEZ

4:10-4:15: DAVID FAGUA

4:15-4:20: NATALY SAAVEDRA

4:20-4:25: KARIN BAUTISTA

4.25-4.30: LAURA MOZO

4.30-4.35: JOHAN CERON

4:35-4.40:YEIMI MALAGON

4.40-4.45: MAFE APARICIO

4:45-4.50: JHOAN BENAVIDES

4.50-5:00: VANESA VARGAS

5:00-505: GEIMAR ALBARRACIN

5:05-5:10: ALEXIS TOBAR

5:10-5:15: ERIKA RAMIREZ

5.15-5:20: DIANA NEIRA

5:20-5:25: WILDER PEREZ

5:25-5:30: ANGELA CORONADO

5:30-5:35: DORELLYS HORMAZA

5:35-5.40: YEISON LÓPEZ

5:40-5:45: VICTOR AREVALO

5:45-5:50: XIMENA BONILLA

5.50-5:55: ADOLFO GUTIERREZ

5:55-6:00 JESUS ESCOBAR

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PLANNING : MARCH 13TH

PRESENTATION MARCH 20TH

1. VICTOR A., ANGELA C., DORELLYS H., YEISON L. (USA IMMIGRATION LAW)

2. NATALY S., PAULA L. ( SIX EUROPEAN WALKING TOURS THAT CELEBRATE WOMEN)

3. JESUS E. ( AI art: The end of creativity or the start of a new movement?)

4. DAVID F. ( REMARKABLE WOMEN ON WORLD WAR TWO)

5. ALEJANDRA R. (THE MURDER VICTIM PRESERVED IN A PEATBOG FOR 250 YEARS )

6. MAFE AP. JOHAN C. ERIKA R. YEIMY M. (THE TRUTH ABOUT AMERICAN'S MOST VILIFIED FIRST WOMAN )

7. ALEXIS T. (BONE FROM UK'S LARGEST STEGOSAUR FOSSIL RETURNS HOME)

8. ADOLFO, JIMENA, GEIMAR (tHE MURDER VICTIM PRESERVED IN A PEATBOG FOR 250 YEARS )

9. WILDER P. (DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 'HELPS PEOPLE WITH SOCIAL ANXIETY' )

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PRESENTATION OF FIRST PART MARCH 27TH

1. YEISON L, VICTOR A., ANGELA C, DORELLYS H. (EXPLORATION PROJECT)

2. NATALY S., PAULA L. ( PIP )

3. JESUS E. ( PIP)

4. DAVID F. ( EXPLORATION PROJECT)

5. ALEXIS T. ( EXPLORATION PROJECT)

6. WILDER P. ( PIP)

7. ADOLFO, GEIMAR & JIMENA ( EXPLORATION PROJECT)

8. ALEJANDRA R. ( EXPLORATION PROJECT.

9. JOHAN C. ( MID TERM TEST)

10. ERIKA R. ( MID TERM TEST)

11. JEUMY M. ( MID TERM TEST)

12. MAFE AP. ( MID TERM TEST)

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EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR THE NEWS PROGRAM 

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EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR THE NEWS PROGRAM 

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Criteria 1: content ( 30 points)

Relevance, Accuracy, Depth, Organization.

Criteria 2: Language Use ( 25 points)

Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Fluency

Criteria 3: Presentation Skills ( 20 points)

Confidence, Eye Contact, Body Language, Time Management ( 3 minutes maximum)

Criteria 4: Creativity ( 15 points )

Unique Perspective, Visual Aids, Tone and Style

Criteria 5: Passive voice (10 points)

Accuracy, Frequency, Effectiveness

Evaluation Scale:

5 ( 90-100%) Excellent

4 (80-89%) Good

3 ( 70-79%) Fair

2 ( 60-69%) Needs Improvement

1 (50-59%) Unsatisfactory)

0 (Below 50%) No effort / Did not participate

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STUDENTS PRESENT THE FIRST PART OF THEIR PROJECT TO THE TEACHER.

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STUDENTS WHO SELECTED TO PRESENT TEST

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In small groups, students prepare timeline presentations of a chosen historical event, incorporating both active and passive voice constructions.

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Jesus Jair Escobar Alarcon- The impact of AI on art

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Jesus Jair Escobar Alarcon- The impact of AI on art

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Diana Neira, A new life for the US's abandoned railway stations

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"Bone from UK's Largest Stegosaur Fossil Returns Home"

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"Bone from UK's Largest Stegosaur Fossil Returns Home"

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Bone from UK's Largest Stegosaur Fossil Returns Home

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Paula Andrea Lopez Rodriguez, Laura Nataly Saavedra Peña

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Alejandra Rodriguez - The murder victim preserved in a peatbog for 250 years

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Alejandra Rodriguez - The murder victim preserved in a peatbog for 250 years

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Red and Maroon Generic Animated News Breaking News Video

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Ximenna Bonilla, Geimar Albarracín and Ehmid Gutierrez

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Ximenna Bonilla, Geimar Albarracín and Ehmid Gutierrez

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Victor Arevalo, Yeison López, Dorellys Hormaza, Angela Coronado.

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Mafe Aparicio, Yeimi Malagon, Erika Ramirez y Johan Ceron. NEWS

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The History Of The World According to Cats

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Active: Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.
Passive: America was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492.

Change in meaning:
In the active voice the emphasis is on Columbus as the subject performing the action. In the passive voice the focus shifts to "America" highlighting the event of the discovery itself rather than who made it.

Passive: The U.S. Declaration of Independence was signed by the leaders of the Thirteen Colonies in 1776.
Active: The leaders of the Thirteen Colonies signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Change in meaning:
The passive version emphasizes the document while the active version highlights the people who carried out the action.

Active: The Romans built the Colosseum in the 1st century AD.
Passive: The Colosseum was built by the Romans in the 1st century AD.

Change in meaning:
The active version gives prominence to the Romans whereas the passive version focuses on the structure of the Colosseum and the fact that it was built.

Passive: Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928.
Active: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928.

Change in meaning:
The passive form focuses on penicillin and its discovery while the active form emphasizes Fleming’s role as a scientist.

Active: Napoleon Bonaparte led the invasion of Russia in 1812.
Passive: The invasion of Russia was led by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1812.

Change in meaning:
In the active voice the attention is on Napoleon as the actor of the invasion. In the passive voice the focus shifts to the event of the invasion itself.

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Johan Cerón, María Aparico y Yeimi Malagón

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1.      La unión de naciones unidas:

Active voice

In 1945, representatives from 50 countries established the United Nations to promote peace and cooperation after World War II.

Passive Voice

In 1945, the United Nations was established by representatives from 50 countries to promote peace and cooperation after World War II.

Change in meaning.

The passive voice emphasizes the creation of the “United Nations” while the active voice highlights the 50 participating countries.

2.      Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Active Voice

In 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II.

Passive voice

In 1945, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II.

Change in meaning.

The active voice emphasizes the action taken by the United States against Japan, while the passive voice reflects the damage caused by the bombs against these cities and their population.

3.      First man on the moon

Active voice

In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission.

Passive voice

In 1969, the Moon was walked on by Neil Armstrong during the Apollo 11 mission.

Change in meaning

in the active voice the action is merited to Neil Armstrong highlighting his courage, while the passive voice narrates the fact that, for the first time, a person has stepped on the moon.

4.      Invention of Internet

Active Voice

In the 1960s, scientists developed the internet to enable communication between computers.

Passive Voice

In the 1960s, the internet was developed by scientists to enable communication between computers.

Change in meaning

The active voice emphasizes scientists and their actions, highlighting their crucial role in the creation of the Internet, while the passive voice gives greater importance to the development of the Internet as a technical event, minimizing the human role behind the creation.

5.     Black Death

Active Voice

In the 14th century, the Black Death killed millions of people across Europe.

Passive Voice

In the 14th century, millions of people across Europe were killed by the Black Death.

Change in meaning

The active voice emphasizes the black plague, giving a more direct sense of the impact of the plague, while the passive voice shifts the focus to the victims and the effects of the event.

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1. Cuban Missile Crisis:

Active: In 1962, during the Cold War, the Soviet Union installed nuclear missiles in Cuba, bringing the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of a nuclear conflict.

Passive: In 1962, during the Cold War, nuclear missiles were installed in Cuba by the Soviet Union, bringing the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of a nuclear conflict.

Change in meaning:

In the active voice, the subject "the Soviet Union" performs the action: installing nuclear missiles in Cuba. In the passive voice, the subject "the Soviet Union" is replaced, and the object "nuclear missiles" becomes the new subject.

2. French Revolution:

Active: Between 1789 and 1799, a social and political movement overthrew the monarchy in France and laid the foundations of modern democracy with the Declaration of the Rights of Man.

Passive: Between 1789 and 1799, the monarchy in France was overthrown by a social and political movement, and the foundations of modern democracy were laid with the Declaration of the Rights of Man.

Change in meaning:In the active voice, the subject "a social and political movement" carries out the action of overthrowing the monarchy and establishing the foundations of democracy, highlighting the active role of the revolutionaries. In the passive voice, however, "the monarchy in France" becomes the subject, highlighting the fact that it was overthrown.

3. Second World War:

Active: Between 1939 and 1945, the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) fought against the Allies in a global conflict, marked by key events such as the Holocaust, D-Day, and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Passive: Between 1939 and 1945, a global conflict was fought between the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) and the Allies, with key events such as the Holocaust, D-Day, and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Change in meaning: In the active voice, the focus is on the fact that the Axis Powers were the ones fighting against the Allies, highlighting the actors who carried out the action. In contrast, in the passive voice, the subject becomes impersonal, focusing on the fact that the conflict was fought between both sides.

4. Fall of the Berlin Wall:
Active: The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolized the end of the Cold War and led to the reunification of Germany, accelerating the transition of several Eastern European countries to democracy and contributing to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union.

Passive: The end of the Cold War was symbolized by the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, which led to the reunification of Germany. The transition of several Eastern European countries to democracy was accelerated, and the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union was influenced by these events.

Change in meaning: In the active voice, the subject "The fall of the Berlin Wall" performs the action, which makes the sentence more direct and dynamic. It emphasizes how this event influenced the reunification of Germany and the transition of Eastern European countries. In the passive voice, however, the emphasis shifts to the effects of the fall of the wall.

5. Magna Carta

Active: In 1215, King John I of England signed this document, which limited the monarch's power and laid the foundations of modern constitutionalism.

Passive: In 1215, this document was signed by King John I of England, limiting the monarch's power and laying the foundations of modern constitutionalism.

Change in meaning: In the active voice, the emphasis falls on King John I of England as the person who performed the act of signing the document, highlighting his role in the event. In the passive voice, however, the focus shifts to the document itself, highlighting the fact that it was signed.

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1. The French Revolution

Passive voice: The absolute monarchy was overthrown in 1789.

Active voice:The French revolutionaries overthrew the absolute monarchy in 1789.

Difference: The passive voice focuses on the action (overthrow) and the object (the absolute monarchy), without mentioning who performed the action.

The active voice focuses on the subject (the French revolutionaries) and the action (overthrow), emphasizing the responsibility and agency of the historical actors.

2. The Conquest of America

Passive voice: America was discovered in 1492.

Active voice: Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.

Difference: The passive voice focuses on the action (discover) and the object (America), without mentioning who performed the action.

The active voice focuses on the subject (Christopher Columbus) and the action (to discover), emphasizing the responsibility and agency of the historical actor.

3. World War I

Passive voice: The war was declared in 1914.

Active voice: War was declared by the European powers in 1914.

Difference: The passive voice focuses on the action (declare war) and the object (war), without mentioning who performed the action.

The active voice focuses on the subject (the European powers) and the action (declare war), emphasizing the responsibility and agency of the historical actors.

4. The Russian Revolution

Passive voice: Zar Nicolas II was overthrown in 1917.

- Active voice: The Bolsheviks overthrew Zar Nicolas II in 1917.

Difference: The passive voice focuses on the action (overthrow) and the object (Zar Nicolas II), without mentioning who performed the action.

- The active voice focuses on the subject (the Bolsheviks) and the action (overthrow), emphasizing the responsibility and agency of the historical actors.

5. The conquest of the Aztec Empire

Passive voice: The Aztec Empire was conquered in 1521.

Active voice: Hernán Cortés and his men conquered the Aztec Empire in 1521.

Difference: The passive voice focuses on the action (conquering) and the object (the Aztec Empire), without mentioning who performed the action.

- The active voice focuses on the subject (Hernán Cortés and his men) and the action (conquering), emphasizing the responsibility and agency of the historical actors.

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Active: the winged hussars defeated the ottoman forces in Viena.

Passive: in Viena the ottoman forces was defeated by the winged hussars.

Change of meaning: in active voice the emphasis is in the winged hussars that performing the action. In passive voice the focus is the place where ottomans was defeated.

2

Active: Audie Murphy wrote the poem "crosses grow on Anzio" in 1948.

Passive: Crosses grow on Anzio was written by Audie Murphy in 1948.

Change of meaning: in active voice the emphasis is on Audie Murphy, the person that wrote the poem. In passive voice the emphesis is in the poem, and besides, the verbs is in past participle.

3

Active: a lot of swedish soilders dies in the battle of 30 years.

Passive: in the battle of 30 years is slain a lot of swedish soilders.

Change of meaning: in active voice, the emphasis is the swedish soilders. In pasive voice the focus is the battle and a verb change for more sense.

4

Active: the british tank "Mark IV" entered in the battlefield in 1917.

Passive: in 1917 the tank "Mark IV" was introduces in the battlefield.

Change of meaning: you know what? You know what happen in the active voice at last. In passive voice the focus in the year where the tank was introduced, change a verb and the order of writing.

5

Active: Hans Oels ordered to sink the Bismark in the Denmark battle.

Passive: in the Denmark battle the Bismark was sunken by orders of Hans Oels.

Change of meaning: in active voice the principal action was "order", Hans Oels did it. In passive voice the principal action was "sink", action that Bismark suffer.

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Active voice: Simón Bolívar liberated several countries In South America.

Passive voice: Several South America countries were liberated by Simón Bolívar.

Change in meaning: In the active voice importance is given to Simón Bolívar while in the passive voice emphasis is places on the liberated countries.

2)

Active voice: Christopher Columbus discovered America In 1942.

Passive voice: America was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492.

Change in meaning: In the active voice the focus is on Christopher Columbus while in the passive voice the focus is on the discovered.

3)

Active voice: Nelson Mandela fought against apartheid in South Africa.

Passive voice: Apartheid in South Africa was combated by Nelson Mandela.

Change in meaning: In the active voice the emphasis is on Nelson Mandela while in the passive voice the focus is on apartheid and his struggle.

4)

Active voice: The fall of the Berlin Wall united Germany once again.

Passive voice: Germany was united again by the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Change in meaning: In the active voice the historical event that led to reunification is highlighted while in the passive voice Germany is given importance.

5)

Active voice: The Great Wall of China was built over several dynasties.

Passive voice: Several dynasties built the Great Wall of China.

Change in meaning: In the active voice the focus is on the Great Wall of China while in the passive voice is on the dynasties that participated in the construction.

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1. Active: In 1953, NASA hired Katherine Johnson as a mathematician.

Passive: Katherine Johnson was hired as a mathematician by NASA in 1953.

Change of Meaning: In active voice, the focus is on NASA hiring her. In passive voice, it highlights Katherine's achievement and not who hired her.

2. Active: Greece organized the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.

Passive: The first modern Olympic Games were organized by Greece in 1896.

Change of Meaning: The active sentence highlights Greece as the organizer. In contrast, the passive version highlights the Olympic Games, giving more importance to the event.

3. Passive: The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863.

Active: Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

Change of Meaning: In the active voice, Abraham Lincoln is the main thing and his action is emphasized. In the passive voice, the focus shifts to the document.

4. Passive: Lady Jane Grey was executed by the authorities on February 12, 1554, after ruling for just nine days.

Active: The authorities executed Lady Jane Grey on February 12, 1554, after she ruled for only nine days.

Change of Meaning: The active sentence highlights the authorities, showing who carried out the execution. The passive sentence focuses on Lady Jane Grey, emphasizing what happened to her.

5. Active: In 1887, paleontologists discovered the first Triceratops fossil.

Passive: The first Triceratops fossil was discovered by paleontologists in 1887.

Change of Meaning: The active form puts the paleontologists as the protagonists of the discovery. The passive form makes the fossil the most important part.

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1. Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity in 1905.

Passive Voice: The theory of relativity was developed by Albert Einstein in 1905.

Meaning change: The theory of relativity becomes the focus, rather than Einstein himself.

2. James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA in 1953.

Passive Voice: The structure of DNA was discovered in 1953 by James Watson and Francis Crick.

Meaning change: The structure of DNA is emphasized instead of Watson and Crick.

3. Scientists successfully cloned a mammal in 1996, a sheep named Dolly.

Passive Voice:

Meaning change: The passive version focuses on the cloning event itself, making the achievement the central idea.

4. Dmitri Mendeleev created the periodic table of elements in 1869.

Passive Voice: The periodic table of elements was created by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869.

Meaning Change: The periodic table is the main subject instead of Mendeleev.

5. The Event Horizon Telescope captured the first image of a black hole in 2019.

Passive voice: The first image of a black hole was captured in 2019 using the Event Horizon Telescope.

Meaning Change: The passive voice focuses on the image, making the scientific achievement the main idea.

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1. Policarpa Salavarrieta and Her Execution

Active voice: The royalist army executed Policarpa Salavarrieta on November 14, 1817.

Passive voice: Policarpa Salavarrieta was executed by the royalist army on November 14, 1817.

Change in meaning: In the active voice, the royalist army is the main subject. In the passive voice, the focus shifts to Policarpa and her role as a heroine.

2. The Cold War

Active voice: The United States and the Soviet Union led the Cold War during the 20th century.
Passive voice: The Cold War was led by the United States and the Soviet Union during the 20th century.

Change in meaning: In the active voice, the emphasis is on the countries involved. In the passive voice, the Cold War as a global conflict becomes the main subject.

3. The First Nuclear Test in History

Active voice: The U.S. government conducted the first nuclear test in 1945 in New Mexico.
Passive voice: The first nuclear test was conducted by the U.S. government in 1945 in New Mexico.

Change in meaning: In the active voice, the U.S. government is the main actor. In the passive voice, the event itself and its impact on history are emphasized.

4. The Armero Tragedy (1985)

Active voice: The eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano destroyed the town of Armero in 1985.
Passive voice: The town of Armero was destroyed by the eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in 1985.

Change in meaning: The active voice highlights the cause (the volcanic eruption). The passive voice emphasizes Armero and the magnitude of the tragedy.

5. The Bolshevik Revolution (1917)

Active voice: The Bolsheviks overthrew the Russian Provisional Government during the October Revolution in 1917.
Passive voice: The Russian Provisional Government was overthrown by the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution in 1917.

Change in meaning: In the active voice, the Bolsheviks are the main subject. In the passive voice, the focus shifts to the government and the political transformation.

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1.      Active Voice: The Phoenicians developed one of the earliest alphabetic scripts.

Passive Voice: One of the earliest alphabetic scripts was developed by the Phoenicians.

Meaning Change: The active voice emphasizes the Phoenicians as the creators, while the passive voice shifts the focus to the innovation itself, highlighting its importance as an invention.

2.      Active Voice: Ancient Mayan astronomers calculated the cycles of Venus with remarkable precision.

Passive Voice: The cycles of Venus were calculated with remarkable precision by ancient Mayan astronomers.

Meaning Change: In the active voice, the emphasis is on the Mayan astronomers' skill and intellect. The passive voice places the focus on the cycles of Venus and the achievement itself.

3.      Active Voice: Engineers in ancient Rome constructed aqueducts to supply cities with water.

Passive Voice: Aqueducts were constructed by engineers in ancient Rome to supply cities with water.

Meaning Change: The active voice highlights the engineers and their ingenuity, whereas the passive voice emphasizes the aqueducts and their purpose.

4.      Active Voice: The Tang Dynasty in China invented woodblock printing.

Passive Voice: Woodblock printing was invented by the Tang Dynasty in China.

Meaning Change: The active voice focuses on the Tang Dynasty's contribution to technology, while the passive voice shifts the attention to the invention itself.

5.      Active Voice: Women in medieval Europe brewed and sold ale as a common trade.

Passive Voice: Ale was brewed and sold as a common trade by women in medieval Europe.

Meaning Change: The active voice highlights women as the active participants in the trade, while the passive voice centers on the product (ale) and the trade itself.

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Passive voice exercises: elementary and intermediate level esl. Interactive exercises. Verbs exercises online for esl

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Victor Arevalo, Dorellys Hormaza, Angela Coronado

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Victor Arevalo, Dorellys Hormaza, Angela Coronado

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1.

Active: Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.

Passive: America was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492.

Explanation: The first version highlights Columbus and what he did, while the second focuses on America and what happened to him.

2.

Active: The Allies defeated Germany in World War II.

Passive: Germany was defeated by the Allies in World War II.

Explanation: The first highlights who won, and the second makes Germany seem like the protagonist, but focuses on its defeat.

3.

Passive: The United States Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.

Active: American leaders signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Explanation: The first focuses on the document and the event, without directly stating who wrote it, while the second makes it clear who took the action.

4.

Active: Gutenberg invented the printing press in the 15th century.

Passive: The printing press was invented by Gutenberg in the 15th century.

Explanation: The first focuses on Gutenberg, while the second emphasizes the printing press.

5.

Passive: The French Revolution was started by the people in 1789.

Active: The people started the French Revolution in 1789.

Explanation: The first emphasizes the event itself, while the second emphasizes who initiated it.

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Active: Simón Bolívar liberated Colombia in 1819.
Passive: Colombia was liberated by Simón Bolívar in 1819.
Change in meaning: The active voice highlights Bolívar as the main agent of liberation, while the passive voice shifts the focus to Colombia as the recipient of the action, emphasizing the outcome rather than the person responsible.

Active: The Colombian government signed the 1991 Constitution.
Passive: The 1991 Constitution was signed by the Colombian government.
Change in meaning: The active version emphasizes the government's role in signing, while the passive version focuses more on the Constitution itself, making it the central subject.

Passive: The city of Cartagena was successfully defended by Blas de Lezo in 1741.
Active: Blas de Lezo successfully defended the city of Cartagena in 1741.
Change in meaning: The passive voice emphasizes the city and its defense, while the active voice highlights Blas de Lezo as the hero of the event.

Passive: The Banana Massacre was repressed by the Colombian army in 1928.
Active: The Colombian army repressed the Banana Massacre in 1928.
Change in meaning: The passive version focuses on the massacre as a historical event, while the active version explicitly highlights the army's responsibility for the repression.

Active: The M-19 took over the Palace of Justice in 1985.
Passive: The Palace of Justice was taken over by the M-19 in 1985.
Change in meaning: The active voice emphasizes the M-19 as the perpetrators of the event, while the passive voice focuses on the Palace of Justice as the affected location, shifting attention to the impact rather than the group responsible.

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Active: Paleontologists discovered the first fossil of a Tyrannosaurus rex in Montana in 1902.
Passive: The first fossil of a Tyrannosaurus rex was discovered in Montana in 1902 by paleontologists.
Explanation: The focus shifts from the scientists to the fossil itself, emphasizing the discovery rather than the people who made it.

Active: A massive asteroid impact caused the extinction of the dinosaurs around 66 million years ago.
Passive: The extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by a massive asteroid impact around 66 million years ago.
Explanation: The emphasis moves from the asteroid (the cause) to the extinction event, making the outcome more central.

Active: Scientists have classified dinosaurs into two major groups based on their hip structures.
Passive: Dinosaurs have been classified into two major groups based on their hip structures by scientists.
Explanation: The focus changes from the scientists to the classification itself, highlighting the categorization rather than those who performed it.

Active: Fossil evidence has provided crucial insights into the behavior and appearance of dinosaurs.
Passive: Crucial insights into the behavior and appearance of dinosaurs have been provided by fossil evidence.
Explanation: The new sentence highlights the importance of the insights rather than the fossils that produced them.

Active: Researchers have reconstructed the sounds that some dinosaurs might have made using fossilized vocal structures.
Passive: The sounds that some dinosaurs might have made have been reconstructed by researchers using fossilized vocal structures.
Explanation: The emphasis shifts from the researchers to the reconstructed sounds, drawing attention to the result rather than those who achieved it.