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Correct! The passive voice requires the verb “to be” (was) + past participle (pioneered). We use the passive when the action is more important than who did it, or when the doer is already known from context.

Exactly! The passive voice shifts focus from the doer (young artists) to the action itself (pioneering cool). This is common in academic and historical writing when describing how things developed.

Correct! The second sentence is wrong because it’s missing the past participle form. It should be “is connected” (not “is connect”). The passive voice always needs: be + past participle.

Perfect! The structure “the more… the more” shows that two things increase together. Both parts need “the” + comparative form. This structure emphasizes the parallel relationship between trying and failing to be cool.

Excellent! “The more” is needed to complete the parallel structure. This pattern shows cause and effect: as one thing increases (trying), another thing also increases (being uncool).

Right! This structure shows that as one thing increases, the other increases proportionally. It’s perfect for expressing the paradox that trying harder to be cool actually makes you less cool.

Correct! The perfect infinitive (to have + past participle) is used after “claim” to show that the discovery happened before the claiming. This structure indicates a completed action in the past.

Exactly! The perfect infinitive shows that the discovery was completed before the study made its claim. This time relationship is important in academic and scientific contexts.

Well done! The second sentence is incorrect because it uses “had” instead of “have.” The perfect infinitive is always: to + have + past participle (not “to had”).

Perfect! The present simple (don’t try) is used for general truths and facts that are always true. This is a key characteristic of cool people – it’s not about one moment, but a permanent quality.

Correct! The present simple expresses general truths, facts, and permanent characteristics. This statement describes a fundamental quality of cool people that is always true, not just at one moment.

Excellent! “Don’t try” (present simple) is correct because we’re expressing a general characteristic, not a temporary action. This tense shows this is a permanent quality of cool people.

Right! “Is connected” (passive voice) is correct because we’re focusing on the relationship itself, not on who or what creates the connection. The passive emphasizes the state of being connected.

Correct! The second sentence is missing “the” before “better.” The structure requires “the” in both parts: “the more… the better” (not just “better”).

Perfect! “To have discovered” is correct because the discovery happened before the claim was made. The perfect infinitive (to have + past participle) shows this time relationship clearly.