Hello, student!
Como você já sabe, a voz passiva corresponde à inversão da ordem direta da frase. Isto é, quando o sujeito sofre a ação do verbo.
O uso da Passive voice é muito comum em textos informativos, como notícias. Por isso, hoje, vamos analisar o seu uso em contexto.
Leia o texto a seguir sobre a história e o surgimento do linóleo e depois responda às questões propostas.
The History of Linoleum
Linoleum, a floor, and wall covering material used in place of Kamptulicon, was invented in 1860 by rubber manufacturer Fredrick Walton. Walton got the idea for the material after observing that a characteristic covering – or “skin” – was being produced by oxidized linseed oil as it forms into paint. Walton received a British patent for his invention and together with fellow inventor Fredrick Thomas Palmer went on to produce additional inventions. Lincrusta and Anaglypta were also produced by them. Both are unique forms of Victorian home wall coverings. The invention of Linoleum was later publicized by Michael Nairn, the Scottish flooring manufacturer who is best known as the pioneer of the traditional inlaid pattern that characterizes linoleum coverings. During the 1960s, the use of linoleum was slowed by the rise of vinyl as a more popular floor covering. It has, however, made a comeback in recent years. The name linoleum was inspired by the Latin words “linum” and “oleum”, which mean flax and oil, respectively.
(Fonte: Adaptado de Galaxie Floor Stores < https://www.galaxiefloorstores.com/our-blog/articles/The-History-of-Linoleum >)
- Who invented linoleum?
- When was linoleum invented?
- How did Walton get the idea for linoleum?
- What was also produced by Walton and Palmer?
- Who did publicize the invention of linoleum?
- Why was linoleum use slowed?
- What did inspire the name of linoleum?
Agora, escolha uma das frases grifadas acima e experimente passá-la para a voz ativa. Esse é um ótimo treinamento para consolidar seu conhecimento sobre o tema.
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