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What is the correct passive form of 'can’t / clean' for the first sentence?
What is the correct passive form of 'can’t / clean' for the first sentence?
Which passive form correctly completes the second sentence about the clothes?
Which passive form correctly completes the second sentence about the clothes?
How should the goods that were purchased yesterday be described in passive form?
How should the goods that were purchased yesterday be described in passive form?
What is the correct passive form for 'renovate' in the context of the hotel?
What is the correct passive form for 'renovate' in the context of the hotel?
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What passive form should be used for the statement about the poor bird?
What passive form should be used for the statement about the poor bird?
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Study Notes
Passive Voice Usage
- Passive voice emphasizes the action rather than the subject performing the action.
- Commonly used in formal writing and situations where the doer of the action is unknown or irrelevant.
Verb Forms in Passive Voice
- "Can't be cleaned" indicates inability or impossibility of cleaning the office until a later time.
- "Are designed" reflects that clothes are intended for daily use, emphasizing their practicality.
- "Have been built" suggests recent construction of offices, indicating growth in the town center.
- "Are being sent" shows urgency in returning defective goods to the manufacturer.
- "Were smuggled" points to past illegal activities involving goods and signifies an ongoing issue.
- "Was captured" depicts the helpless situation of a bird, highlighting its struggle against a trap.
- "Is being renovated" reveals ongoing updates to a hotel, showing efforts to improve or modernize facilities.
- "Should have been sent" implies a long-overdue recommendation regarding the safety of a vehicle, indicating negligence.
Importance of Context
- Passive constructions can shift focus from the subject to the action's consequences.
- Understanding the nuances of passive forms can enhance clarity and precision in communication.
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Test your understanding of the passive voice with this quiz. You will need to fill in the gaps with the correct passive forms of the verbs provided. Perfect for practicing your grammar skills!
