Hi there!
It's been a long time since I've featured a news video here. It used to be a staple (2nd meaning) in this blog, so I'll try to include one from time to time.
The one for today is a video that I have chosen for two reasons: one is the topic, rumours and the buzzword of the moment, fake news. The other reason is the use of an informal construction of the passive voice: the passive with "get".
So, one comprehension activity for each one of these elements:
1. Complete two sentences with the verb based on...
2. Find at least two examples of the passive voice with get.
The video is in American English, so remember that the verb "get" will be get, got, gotten.
Some context:
During a press briefing, Press Secretary Sean Spicer is asked to give an example of a "fake news" story. He gives one example from the G7 meeting, and an argument with the reporters ensues.
Enjoy!
Oh... and no, the key is not here yet... I'll wait to see some of your answers in the comments!
It's been a long time since I've featured a news video here. It used to be a staple (2nd meaning) in this blog, so I'll try to include one from time to time.
The one for today is a video that I have chosen for two reasons: one is the topic, rumours and the buzzword of the moment, fake news. The other reason is the use of an informal construction of the passive voice: the passive with "get".
So, one comprehension activity for each one of these elements:
1. Complete two sentences with the verb based on...
2. Find at least two examples of the passive voice with get.
The video is in American English, so remember that the verb "get" will be get, got, gotten.
Some context:
During a press briefing, Press Secretary Sean Spicer is asked to give an example of a "fake news" story. He gives one example from the G7 meeting, and an argument with the reporters ensues.
Enjoy!
Oh... and no, the key is not here yet... I'll wait to see some of your answers in the comments!
An example of passive voice would be “stories get published”
ReplyDeleteFdo: Toni
1. Two sentences with the verb "based on":
ReplyDelete1. Things that aren't based on facts.
2. There's a lot of stuff that has gotten pushed out based on unnamed, unaccountable sources.
2. Examples of the passive voice with "get":
1. The president gets frustrated when he sees fake stories get published
2. The narrative gets pushed.
1. "...based on unnamed and uncountable sources..."
ReplyDelete" ...they are not based in facts..."
2. "..get frustrated...fake stories get published"
Pedro