Collocation
passive knowledge
Passive knowledge is understanding something (like a word or topic) when you see or hear it, even if you can’t easily use it yourself.
Meanings
knowledge you can recognize and understand but do not regularly use or express
in language learning, the ability to understand words or grammar in reading or listening more than in speaking or writing
Common mistake
Learners often confuse passive knowledge with active knowledge and say they “know” a word even though they can only recognize it, not use it correctly.
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