English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
EXPRESSIONS USED IN THE PASSIVE FORMS
The meeting ~held~ on Thursday morning (informal).
The meeting was held on Thursday morning (formal).
The woman ~delivered~ a baby boy last night (informal).
The woman was delivered of a baby boy last night (formal).
My thirteen-year-old son ~schools~ at Kingsway College (informal).
My thirteen-year-old son is schooled at Kingsway College (formal).
GAB
I’m really loving your teaching. In fact, it has helped me to grip on some queer grammatical areas.
Season’s greetings, Dr GAB.
THANKS!