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In passive voice constructions, the focus is on the action or the object being acted upon, rather than who or what is performing the ______.
In passive voice constructions, the focus is on the action or the object being acted upon, rather than who or what is performing the ______.
action
The passive voice is formed using a form of the auxiliary verb to be (is, are, was, were, been, being) + the past ______ of the main verb.
The passive voice is formed using a form of the auxiliary verb to be (is, are, was, were, been, being) + the past ______ of the main verb.
participle
Transforming an active sentence into passive generally involves moving the object of the active sentence to the subject position of the passive sentence, and the subject of the active sentence (if included) is often introduced with the preposition '______'.
Transforming an active sentence into passive generally involves moving the object of the active sentence to the subject position of the passive sentence, and the subject of the active sentence (if included) is often introduced with the preposition '______'.
by
The sentence 'Mistakes were made' is in the passive voice; it subtly avoids specifying who made the ______, diffusing responsibility.
The sentence 'Mistakes were made' is in the passive voice; it subtly avoids specifying who made the ______, diffusing responsibility.
In the passive voice, the verb 'to be' must agree in number and tense with the subject of the ______ sentence.
In the passive voice, the verb 'to be' must agree in number and tense with the subject of the ______ sentence.
Sentences in the ______ voice are generally longer and can sometimes be less direct and forceful than sentences in the active voice.
Sentences in the ______ voice are generally longer and can sometimes be less direct and forceful than sentences in the active voice.
Although using the passive voice can sometimes be stylistically less desirable, it is particularly useful in scientific writing, where the emphasis is on the experiment or results rather than the ______ performing the action.
Although using the passive voice can sometimes be stylistically less desirable, it is particularly useful in scientific writing, where the emphasis is on the experiment or results rather than the ______ performing the action.
A sentence like 'The problem is being addressed' is in the passive progressive form indicating an ongoing action; the focus is on the process of addressing, and this construction uses 'is being' + past ______.
A sentence like 'The problem is being addressed' is in the passive progressive form indicating an ongoing action; the focus is on the process of addressing, and this construction uses 'is being' + past ______.
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What is passive voice?
What is passive voice?
The passive voice focuses on the action rather than the actor.
How is passive voice constructed?
How is passive voice constructed?
Formed with a form of 'to be' (is, was, are, were) + past participle of the main verb.
Example of passive voice
Example of passive voice
The sentence 'Similar masks are worn in Nigeria today' uses the passive voice.
What is active voice?
What is active voice?
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How to show the actor in passive voice?
How to show the actor in passive voice?
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Example of active voice
Example of active voice
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Why use passive voice?
Why use passive voice?
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Passive + 'by'
Passive + 'by'
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Study Notes
- This worksheet is a language action sheet, covering pages 52-55
- It revolves around the passive voice in Unit 3
Passive Voice Exercises
- Complete sentences from page 52
- "This museum was used to tell the story of slavery."
- "This mask is a goat's face. It was made in West Africa a long time ago."
- "Similar masks are worn in Nigeria today."
- "Udus are made of clay, not wood... first they are filled to carry water."
- "It has a great sound, probably because it’ is hit with bare hands, not with sticks."
- "It' is used at special events, like family celebrations."
- The passive voice is formed with "to be" + participle
Identifying Passive Sentences
- Sentence 2 asks to identify which sentence tells who wears the mask and to tick the right box.
- The sentences given are:
- (1) (Active) Boys and young men wear masks with animal faces at festivals and parties.
- (2) (Passive) Similar masks are worn in Nigeria today.
Understanding Passive Sentences
- Sentence 3 asks to look at a passive sentence, draw a blue box around the words that tell you who does the action, and then complete the rule.
- An example is provided: "Usually, Udus are played by women."
- "If you want to say who does (or did) something, you can add by... to a passive sentence."
Grammar Reference
- Grammar file 5 on pages 164-165 provides further information
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Worksheet focusing on the passive voice, covering pages 52-55. Includes exercises to complete sentences using the passive voice. Also includes exercises to identify sentences using passive voice.
