The phrase "a reception was given" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an event where a formal gathering or celebration took place, often in honor of someone or something.
Example: "In celebration of their anniversary, a reception was given at the local community center."
Alternatives: "a reception was held" or "a reception took place".
A similarly enthusiastic reception was given to Grainger's music at a second series of Gardiner concerts the following year.
Therefore, if P is the probability of a successful reception, then the cumulative probability for a sequence of N receptions is given by: P + ( 1 - P ) P + ( 1 - P ) 2 P + … … + ( 1 - P ) N - 1 P. (8).
Although the episode received little positive reception, it was given a positive review by IGN's Dan Iverson who noted that its plot had "great satire of the issue of sex education vs. abstinence".
Port Vale manager Micky Adams, a former Fulham boss, was given a rousing reception from the Craven Cottage fans but the generosity ended there.
Rudisha was given a reception befitting a great champion by a capacity Hampden crowd, and in defeat he showed characteristic grace despite the disappointment.
With Frank Stella's "Honduras Lottery Co. (Smaller Version)," a square geometric composition of 1962 resembling a target, yet another genre was given a warm reception.
Before it became the ChevronTexaco Corporation in a merger in October, Texaco was given a farewell reception by the Westchester Arts Council at the council's headquarters in White Plains.
Henrik Ojamaa, back for a second spell at Fir Park, was given a warm reception by the frustrated home fans as the on-loan Estonian was introduced at the start of the second half.
Ayoade cut his directing teeth on music videos for bands including Arctic Monkeys and Vampire Weekend, before moving on to his 2010 film debut Submarine - a sweet coming-of-age story which was given a warm reception from critics.
