participle
She has lived in Vancouver.
She has dug a 10cm by 10cm hole to plant a hydrangea.
I forgot to buy the milk.
I have forgotten to buy the milk.
ACTIVE and PASSIVE VOICE
voice - active, passive
active is most common
subject does the verb
Joe moved the chair. strong, good style
passive voice- weaker, not strong sounding
The chair was moved by Joe.
The meeting was chaired by Mr Chen. PASSIVE
Mr. Chen chaired the meeting.
chair (verb) - leader, organizer, controls
The chair called the meeting to order.
chairman - gendered language
waiter/waitress - server
steward/stewardess - flight attendant
Sir/Ma'am
policeman/policewoman - police officer
Yes, officer.
rank - constable, sergeant, inspector (higher level)
Colorado
drink drank drunk
I have drunk two litres of water today.
He drank two litres of beer; now, he is drunk.
drunk -adjective
She had one small glass of white wine; she is sober.
The police can give you a sobriety test.
There are roadchecks downtown on the weekends.
Drunk driving is very dangerous.
You can get a DUI.
driving under the influence of alcohol
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