PASSIVE VOICE!!!

Use of Passive

Passive voice is used when the focus is on the action. It is not important or not known, however, who or what is performing the action.

Example: My bike was stolen.

In the example above, the focus is on the fact that my bike was stolen. I do not know, however, who did it.
Sometimes a statement in passive is more polite than active voice, as the following example shows:

Example: A mistake was made.

In this case, I focus on the fact that a mistake was made, but I do not blame anyone (e.g. You have made a mistake.).

Form of Passive

Subject + finite form of to be + Past Participle (3rd column of irregular verbs)

Example: A letter was written.

When rewriting active sentences in passive voice, note the following:

• the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence
• the finite form of the verb is changed (to be + past participle)
• the subject of the active sentence becomes the object of the passive sentence (or is dropped)

Write passive sentences in Simple Present.

the documents / print _______________________________________
the window / open
the shoes / buy

Write passive sentences in Simple Past.   


the test / write
the table / set
the cat / feed
the lights / switch on  

Write passive sentences in Present Perfect.
 
the postcard / send
the pencils / count
the door / close
the beds / make   

Write passive sentences in Future

the exhibition / visit
the windows / clean
the message / read
the thief / arrest
the photo / take    









 







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