Re: Grammar


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Posted by Jock on January 28, 2008 at 09:52:46 from 87.105.81.146 user Jock.

In Reply to: Re: Grammar posted by Peter Ceresole on January 28, 2008 at 06:51:55:

Whenever possible, avoid the passive voice.

The passive voice should be avoided, except when it is more elegant not to to do. A last bastion of passive voice usage can be found in our science labs, but even here this time-honoured practice is under threat.


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