Though most people take it for granted

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sameerballani: Legendary Member; Posts: 544; Joined: Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:10 amFollowed by: 2 members; Thanked: 45 times

by sameerballani » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:18 am

Though most people take it for granted now, the nationwide admission of students to colleges
and universities based on academic merit is a relatively recent phenomenon, beginning only
after World War II.

A) Though most people take it for granted now, the nationwide admission of students to colleges
and universities based on academic merit

B) Though it is now taken for granted by most people, the admission of nationwide students to
colleges and universities based on academic merit

[spoiler]OA:later[/spoiler]

Guys please discuss which option is wrong and why.
Thanks

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Frankenstein: Legendary Member; Posts: 1448; Joined: Tue May 17, 2011 9:55 amFollowed by: 53 members; Location: India; Thanked: 375 times

by Frankenstein » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:32 am

Hi,
A - active voice
B - passive voice

Moreover, 'the admission of nationwide students' changes the meaning from the original sentence ' the nationwide admission of students'. Although this is not an error, it is better to preserve the meaning of the original sentence.

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sameerballani: Legendary Member; Posts: 544; Joined: Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:10 amFollowed by: 2 members; Thanked: 45 times

by sameerballani » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:52 am

Frankenstein wrote:Hi,
A - active voice
B - passive voice

Hi, Could you please tell how they are different. I feel both are active voice.

Moreover, 'the admission of nationwide students' changes the meaning from the original sentence ' the nationwide admission of students'. Although this is not an error, it is better to preserve the meaning of the original sentence.

This is the point on which i wnat some clarity. But both meaning are correct and logical?
The only reason we go with A is to maintain the similarity to original question?

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by Frankenstein » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:55 am

Hi,
Always prefer active voice to passive. That is the primary reason to choose A.

Cheers!

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sameerballani: Legendary Member; Posts: 544; Joined: Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:10 amFollowed by: 2 members; Thanked: 45 times

by sameerballani » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:58 am

But i feel bith are in active voice. Can you please explain.
Thanks

Frankenstein wrote:Hi,
Always prefer active voice to passive. That is the primary reason to choose A.

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by iongmat » Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:05 am

Well,

Often wives take husbands for granted - Active

Often husbands are taken for granted by wives - Passive

Frankenstein: Legendary Member; Posts: 1448; Joined: Tue May 17, 2011 9:55 amFollowed by: 53 members; Location: India; Thanked: 375 times

by Frankenstein » Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:07 am

sameerballani wrote:But i feel bith are in active voice. Can you please explain.
Thanks
Frankenstein wrote:Hi,
Always prefer active voice to passive. That is the primary reason to choose A.

Hi,
People take admission for granted.(active) --> people perform action(take)
Admission is taken for granted by people.(passive) ---> action(taken) is performed(on admission) by people

Cheers!

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by sameerballani » Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:15 am

Frankenstein wrote:
sameerballani wrote:But i feel bith are in active voice. Can you please explain.
Thanks
Frankenstein wrote:Hi,
Always prefer active voice to passive. That is the primary reason to choose A.
Hi,
People take admission for granted.(active) --> people perform action(take)
Admission is taken for granted by people.(passive) ---> action(taken) is performed(on admission) by people

Thanks for pointing out. I was lost in modifier part.
Thanks

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