tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post266265450561671750..comments2023-12-29T11:39:14.271-06:00Comments on 4RV Reading, Writing, & Art News: Kick Out Passive VoiceVivian Zabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-49039221589819649432013-10-06T13:20:50.625-05:002013-10-06T13:20:50.625-05:00I love that quote and your little scene. For one e...I love that quote and your little scene. For one exercise I did, I elminated all the "was" words. It was very interesting.Karen Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-41725593480231925142013-09-22T20:35:53.837-05:002013-09-22T20:35:53.837-05:00Dear Vivian,
Thanks for writing. You are right. Th...Dear Vivian,<br />Thanks for writing. You are right. There are a few times that passive voice is necessary. <br /><br />Celebrate you.<br />Never Give Up<br />JoanJoan Y. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131845753310150704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-67804251408403677992013-09-20T23:12:13.763-05:002013-09-20T23:12:13.763-05:00Yea! Kick passive voice out. Of course, a few time...Yea! Kick passive voice out. Of course, a few times passive voice is needed, but seldom.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-54162120600196703552013-09-20T20:24:30.882-05:002013-09-20T20:24:30.882-05:00Dear Beverly,
Thank you for writing. You are righ...Dear Beverly, <br />Thank you for writing. You are right. Passive voice has a way of sneaking in the back door. I am honored that you saved it for later.Joan Y. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131845753310150704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-4386205699849740772013-09-20T20:18:02.695-05:002013-09-20T20:18:02.695-05:00Dear Megan,
Thank you for writing. I am glad the i...Dear Megan,<br />Thank you for writing. I am glad the info about passive voice helped you. So glad you are keeping it for future reference.<br /><br />Enjoy your day!<br />Joan Y. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131845753310150704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-17682803882973425232013-09-20T11:14:40.461-05:002013-09-20T11:14:40.461-05:00Great reminder, Joan. I know all this, but sometim...Great reminder, Joan. I know all this, but sometimes I get lazy and write the easy way. Bad me. :) Saved your post for future reminders.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-85314295317902020322013-09-20T10:19:51.453-05:002013-09-20T10:19:51.453-05:00Dear Joan,
This is an excellent post. I think it i...Dear Joan,<br />This is an excellent post. I think it is so helpful I am going to print it out for reference. Way to go!<br />MeganinChristalone~Megan Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595781095268450449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-91611126868769394722013-09-20T07:50:25.718-05:002013-09-20T07:50:25.718-05:00Dear Ann,
Thank you for writing. I love your ...Dear Ann,<br /> Thank you for writing. I love your sense of humor and your way of honoring me. You're welcome for the post. I'm glad it added a great moment to your day. You certainly added a great moment to mine.Joan Y. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131845753310150704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-65105880393487325862013-09-20T07:38:18.954-05:002013-09-20T07:38:18.954-05:00Joan taught another great lesson. I was taught. Wh...Joan taught another great lesson. I was taught. Which sentence is stronger? The one with Joan in it, of course! Thanks, Joan for another great momentAnn Eisensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582750605756195380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-84082164637210380732013-09-19T21:14:33.160-05:002013-09-19T21:14:33.160-05:00Dear Linda,
Thanks for writing. I'm glad you t...Dear Linda,<br />Thanks for writing. I'm glad you thought the scene I put at the beginning was funny. I appreciate the time you take to read my blog posts. You are a great friend. Thanks for being a loyal follower.<br /><br />Never Give Up<br />Joan Y. EdwardsJoan Y. Edwardshttp://www.joanyedwards.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-28357018350526780432013-09-19T15:57:28.311-05:002013-09-19T15:57:28.311-05:00Joan,
Your humorous scene with the detective, poli...Joan,<br />Your humorous scene with the detective, policeman, and author was a clever introduction to this study. Thanks for all the examples. Linda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16517546647672781332noreply@blogger.com