Adjective formation & Past passive — O/L English

What must I remember about Adjective formation & Past passive?

• Past Passive voice describes historical actions, natural occurrences, and scientific phenomena: Simple Past Passive ('was/were + past participle').
• Past Continuous Passive describes unfolding historical background events: 'was/were + being + past participle'.
• Ecological register terminology: biodiversity, endangered species, deforestation, conservation, ecosystem equilibrium.
• Agent omission rule: The 'by + agent' phrase is omitted when the actor is unknown, self-evident, or natural forces are responsible.
• Cause-and-effect transitions in ecological essays: 'leads to', 'results in', 'is triggered by', 'brings about'.

Test yourself (1 minute)

1. Passive subject-verb agreement

   Ensure 'was' is used with singular subjects and 'were' with plural subjects (e.g., 'Three forest reserves were established', NOT 'was established').

2. Irregular past participle forms

   Memorize irregular verb forms common in nature contexts (e.g., blow -> blown, grow -> grown, destroy -> destroyed).

3. Environmental essay prompts (Paper 2 Test 14/16)

   Support arguments with concrete conservation solutions rather than purely descriptive lamentations.

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Source: NIE G.C.E. (O/L) English Language Syllabus (Grade 10, Unit 9)

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Grade 10 · Term 2