Passive Voice Usage and Vocabulary

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What is the general structure of the passive voice?

Subject + to be + V ed/V3 + by + Object (correct)
Subject + to know + V2 + by + Object
Object + to be + V ed/V3 + by + Subject
Subject + will + V + Object

In which situation is the passive voice typically used?

When the doer of the action is the focus of the sentence.
When expressing certainty about a statement.
When it is not important who is performing the action. (correct)
When describing actions in the present continuous tense.

Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?

They are counting the votes.
The gadget was invented by someone. (correct)
Someone invented a new gadget.
Votes were counted by them.

Which of the following best illustrates the use of the passive voice when the doer is unknown?

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What does the term 'fraud' refer to?

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Passive Voice General Form

Subject + to be verb + past participle + by + object

Passive Voice Use Case 1

Use Passive Voice when the action, not the actor, is important.

Passive Voice Use Case 2

Use Passive Voice when the actor is unknown.

Passive Voice Example

Active: They produce gadgets. Passive: Gadgets are produced.

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Passive Voice Example 2

Active: Someone stole the bike. Passive: The bike was stolen.

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Study Notes

Passive Voice General Form

Subject + to be + Verb past participle (V3 or Ved) + by + Object

Passive Voice Usage

Use passive voice when the action, not the actor, is important.
Use passive voice when the actor is unknown.

New Vocabulary

Claim: To state something is true.
Predict: To say what will happen in the future.
Withdrawal limits: Maximum money allowed from an account.
Gang: Group of people working together illegally.
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 particular way.
Convince: To persuade someone to believe or do something.
Fraud: Deceiving people to get money.

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This quiz covers the general form and usage of passive voice in English, emphasizing instances when the action is more important than the actor. Additionally, it introduces new vocabulary related to the topic, enhancing your understanding of passive constructions.