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What is the general form of the passive voice?
What is the general form of the passive voice?
- Object + have + V ed/V3 + by + Subject
- Object + to be + V ed/V3 + by + Subject
- Subject + have + V ed/V3 + by + Object
- Subject + to be + V ed/V3 + by + Object (correct)
In which situation is the passive voice preferred?
In which situation is the passive voice preferred?
- When the subject is performing the action directly.
- When it is important to identify the performer of the action.
- When the subject is unknown and unimportant.
- When the action itself is important, not the performer. (correct)
Which of the following is an appropriate passive voice transformation for: 'They produce most gadgets in Asia'?
Which of the following is an appropriate passive voice transformation for: 'They produce most gadgets in Asia'?
- Most gadgets were produced in Asia.
- Most gadgets are produced in Asia. (correct)
- Most gadgets is produced in Asia.
- Most gadgets have been produced in Asia.
When is it appropriate to use passive voice according to general rules?
When is it appropriate to use passive voice according to general rules?
What does the term 'fraud' refer to?
What does the term 'fraud' refer to?
Flashcards
Passive Voice General Form
Passive Voice General Form
Subject + to be + past participle (V3) + by + object
Passive Voice - Action Importance
Passive Voice - Action Importance
Use passive voice when the action, not the performer, is key.
Passive Voice - Unknown Performer
Passive Voice - Unknown Performer
Use passive voice if the actor is unknown or irrelevant.
Passive Voice Example - Gadgets
Passive Voice Example - Gadgets
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Passive Voice Example - Stolen Bike
Passive Voice Example - Stolen Bike
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Study Notes
Passive Voice General Form
- Subject + to be verb + past participle (-ed/-3rd form) + by + object
When to Use Passive Voice
- When the performer of the action is unimportant, focusing on the action itself.
- Example: "Most gadgets are produced in Asia." (Focus on Asia, not the specific producer)
- When the performer of the action is unknown.
- Example: "My sister's bike was stolen yesterday." (The thief is unknown.)
New Words and Definitions
- Claim: To state something as true (e.g., to the police).
- Predict: To state a future event.
- Withdrawal Limits: Maximum money allowed from an account.
- Gang: A group of people working together on illegal activities.
- Sentenced: Officially given a punishment for a crime.
- Recover: To get something back (e.g., money).
- Invent: To create something for the first time.
- Turn out: To happen in a specific way.
- Convince: To persuade someone to believe or do something.
- Fraud: Tricking people to gain money illegally.
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Description
This quiz covers the general form and usage of passive voice in English. Focus on key definitions and examples to understand when to use passive structures effectively. Test your knowledge on recognizing the importance of the action over the actor.
