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Geybou Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

meaning difference in passive voice?

Hi

What are the differences in meaning between the following passive voice and non passive voice.

1 "The number of graduated students was more than doubled from 2000 to 2002"

2. "The number of graduated students more than doubled from 2000 to 2002"

Thanks in advance!
  

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There are no differences in meaning. The second sentence makes a stronger statement. CJ

— CalifJim

  • There are no differences in meaning.
  • The second sentence makes a stronger statement.
  • CJ
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There are no differences in meaning.
The second sentence makes a stronger statement.

CJ
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CalifJimThere are no differences in meaning.
The second sentence makes a stronger statement.

CJ

I agree. I always preach that the passive voice is most often used when

1) the subject is not known

2) the subject is not really important
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Philip
*Famous example by a former president: "Mistakes were made."

Got it. smart and useful
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