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What is the formation of the present simple passive voice?
What is the formation of the present simple passive voice?
What tense is used in the present simple passive voice?
What tense is used in the present simple passive voice?
In the sentence 'The cake is being baked by the chef,' who is doing the action?
In the sentence 'The cake is being baked by the chef,' who is doing the action?
When is the present simple passive voice used?
When is the present simple passive voice used?
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Which sentence demonstrates correct usage of the present simple passive voice?
Which sentence demonstrates correct usage of the present simple passive voice?
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What is the purpose of using the present simple passive voice?
What is the purpose of using the present simple passive voice?
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Which option describes an incorrect way to form the present simple passive voice?
Which option describes an incorrect way to form the present simple passive voice?
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What role does 'am', 'is', or 'are' play in the present simple passive voice?
What role does 'am', 'is', or 'are' play in the present simple passive voice?
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'She is known for her kindness.' In this sentence, who is known for her kindness?
'She is known for her kindness.' In this sentence, who is known for her kindness?
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What does the sentence 'The passport is being checked by the officer.' indicate?
What does the sentence 'The passport is being checked by the officer.' indicate?
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Study Notes
Present Simple Passive Voice
The present simple passive voice is formed by using the present participle (third form of the verb) followed by the auxiliary verb "am" or "is" or "are" and the past participle.
Formation
The present simple passive voice is formed by using the present participle (third form of the verb) followed by the auxiliary verb "am" or "is" or "are" and the past participle. For example:
- "I am eaten by the shark."
- "He is loved by all."
- "She is known for her kindness."
Uses
The present simple passive voice is used to describe actions that are happening now or regularly, but the person or thing doing the action is unknown or unimportant. It is also used to talk about actions that are caused by external factors or actions that are not controlled by the subject. For example:
- "The cake is being baked by the chef."
- "The car is being driven by my brother."
- "The window is being cleaned by the cleaning lady."
Examples
Here are some examples of present simple passive voice sentences:
- "The house is being built by the workers."
- "The passport is being checked by the officer."
- "The book is being read by the student."
- "The flowers are being watered by the gardener."
- "The car is being driven by the driver."
Conclusion
The present simple passive voice is a useful tool in English language to describe actions that are happening now or regularly, but the person or thing doing the action is unknown or unimportant. It is also used to talk about actions that are caused by external factors or actions that are not controlled by the subject. By understanding the formation and uses of this voice, you can effectively communicate in English.
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Learn about the formation, uses, and examples of the present simple passive voice in English. Understand how this voice is used to describe actions that are happening now or regularly, where the doer is not the focus. Enhance your English communication skills by mastering the present simple passive voice.
