> Are you saying that as someone that has a good understanding of English grammar?
I have a very strong working understanding of English grammar, but I couldn't recall many of the concepts concepts by name. I think I'm roughly at the same place as you on that matter.
> I should stop using the passive voice when I write.
That is a great idea. For people who have trouble sticking to habits, I always suggest using a tool like http://hemingwayapp.com/
Tools like this give you practice recognizing patterns you don't want to see in your writing. People I've suggested it to have found it very useful.
I ran my previous comment through it and my comment requires an 8th grade reading level and was scored as good.
My paragraph that starts "I was thinking" is marked as very hard to read. My "For example" sentence is hard to read. I used one adverb (frankly), and used the passive voice once (be understood). I'm not sure I see the problem with be understood.
I have a very strong working understanding of English grammar, but I couldn't recall many of the concepts concepts by name. I think I'm roughly at the same place as you on that matter.
> I should stop using the passive voice when I write.
That is a great idea. For people who have trouble sticking to habits, I always suggest using a tool like http://hemingwayapp.com/
Tools like this give you practice recognizing patterns you don't want to see in your writing. People I've suggested it to have found it very useful.