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mightymur:

The final, brilliant word on passive voice.

“She was killed [by zombies.]” <—- passive

“Zombies killed [by zombies] her.” <—- active

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(Found from FYCD.)

This is so perfect.

Oh my god, yes. Next time the Ad Sales department submits a piece that’s entirely in passive voice, instead of trying to explain it (which never works) or just rewriting it (which just pisses them off), I’m going to insert “by zombies” everywhere and give it back to them.

Mind = blown [by zombies]

theparadoxymoron, have your students been taught this yet?

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#zombies #grammar #my past self has good taste #(this post was already liked)

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americasgreatoutdoors:

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge lies in northern Utah, where the Bear River flows into the northeast arm of the Great Salt Lake. The Refuge protects the marshes found at the mouth of the Bear River, providing a critical habitat for migrating birds. More than 250 species move through this area annually by the millions to rest and feed, including ground of burrowing owls pictured here. Photo by Katie McVey, USFWS.

When a super old favorite song comes on the radio.

Tumblr when new gifs roll in

I can hear this photo.

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#owl #adorable

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canadian-space-agency:

An unprecedented detailed look at Comet 67P’s jets courtesy of OSIRIS. January 16, 2015.

Source: ESA/Rosetta/MPS for OSIRIS Team MPS/UPD/LAM/IAA/SSO/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDA

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#space #the power of science #proud citizen of The Future #I like that I looked at this and thought ‘Hi 67P!’ without having to see the caption #it’s that distinctive shape #comet ducky #you’re the one #you make space exploration so much fun