English Grammar: Present Continuous Tense Passive Voice

6 Questions

What is the correct form of the present continuous tense passive voice?

am/is/are + past participle

What is the main purpose of using the passive voice with 'by'?

To emphasize the doer of the action

What is being done to the cake in the picture?

It is being baked by the chef

What is a common mistake to avoid when using the present continuous tense passive voice?

Using the incorrect form of the verb 'to be'

What is the difference between the present continuous passive and the present simple passive?

The verb 'to be' is used in the present continuous passive

What is the function of the preposition 'by' in the present continuous tense passive voice?

To introduce the doer of the action

Study Notes

Formation

The Present Continuous Tense Passive voice is formed using the verb "to be" in the present continuous tense (am/is/are being) + the past participle of the main verb.
Example: The play is being written by John.

Usage With 'by'

The passive voice is used to emphasize the doer of the action, especially when the doer is important or relevant to the sentence.
The preposition "by" is used to introduce the doer of the action.
Example: The new employee is being trained by our HR department.

Examples With Pictures

A cake is being baked by the chef.
- [Picture of a chef baking a cake]
The new software is being developed by a team of experts.
- [Picture of developers working on a computer]
The flowers are being arranged by the florist.
- [Picture of a florist arranging flowers]

Common Mistakes To Avoid

Using the incorrect form of the verb "to be" (e.g., "is being" instead of "am being" for the first person singular).
Forgetting to use the past participle of the main verb.
Omitting the preposition "by" when introducing the doer of the action.
Confusing the present continuous passive with the present simple passive.

Formation of Present Continuous Tense Passive Voice

Formed using the verb "to be" in the present continuous tense (am/is/are being) + the past participle of the main verb.
Example: The play is being written by John.

Usage of Passive Voice with 'by'

Emphasizes the doer of the action, especially when the doer is important or relevant to the sentence.
The preposition "by" introduces the doer of the action.
Example: The new employee is being trained by our HR department.

Examples of Present Continuous Tense Passive Voice

A cake is being baked by the chef.
The new software is being developed by a team of experts.
The flowers are being arranged by the florist.

Common Errors to Avoid

Incorrect form of the verb "to be" (e.g., "is being" instead of "am being" for the first person singular).
Forgetting to use the past participle of the main verb.
Omitting the preposition "by" when introducing the doer of the action.
Confusing the present continuous passive with the present simple passive.