6 Questions
In passive voice, what is the typical word order compared to active voice?
Often reversed
What is the word order for a simple passive sentence?
Subject + is/are/am + past participle of main verb
What is the correct form of a passive sentence with a modal verb?
Subject + modal verb + be + past participle
What is the correct form of a passive sentence in the perfect tense?
Subject + has/have/has been + past participle
What is the correct form of a passive sentence in the progressive tense?
Subject + is/are/am being + past participle
What becomes the subject of a passive sentence?
The object of the active sentence
Study Notes
Sentence Structure in Passive Voice
Basic Structure:
- Subject + form of "to be" (e.g., is, are, am) + past participle of main verb
Word Order:
- In passive voice, the word order is often reversed compared to active voice.
- The object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence.
Sentence Patterns:
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Simple Passive:
- Subject + is/are/am + past participle of main verb
- Example: The ball is thrown by John.
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Passive with Modal Verb:
- Subject + modal verb (e.g., can, could, may, might, shall, should) + be + past participle of main verb
- Example: The package can be delivered by Friday.
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Passive with Perfect Tense:
- Subject + has/have/has been + past participle of main verb
- Example: The new policy has been implemented by the management.
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Passive with Progressive Tense:
- Subject + is/are/am being + past participle of main verb
- Example: The new product is being tested by the quality control team.
Sentence Structure in Passive Voice
- Basic structure: Subject + form of "to be" (e.g., is, are, am) + past participle of main verb
- Word order: In passive voice, the word order is often reversed compared to active voice, and the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence
Sentence Patterns
Simple Passive
- Structure: Subject + is/are/am + past participle of main verb
- Example: The ball is thrown by John
Passive with Modal Verb
- Structure: Subject + modal verb (e.g., can, could, may, might, shall, should) + be + past participle of main verb
- Example: The package can be delivered by Friday
Passive with Perfect Tense
- Structure: Subject + has/have/has been + past participle of main verb
- Example: The new policy has been implemented by the management
Passive with Progressive Tense
- Structure: Subject + is/are/am being + past participle of main verb
- Example: The new product is being tested by the quality control team
Learn about the basic structure and word order of sentences in passive voice, including simple passive and passive with modal verbs.
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