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In the active voice present simple, what is the typical order of sentence elements?
In the active voice present simple, what is the typical order of sentence elements?
- Complement-Subject-Verb-Object
- Object-Verb-Subject-Complement
- Subject-Verb-Object-Complement (correct)
- Verb-Subject-Object-Complement
In passive voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action.
In passive voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action.
False (B)
Convert the following sentence from active to passive voice: 'The chef prepares dinner.'
Convert the following sentence from active to passive voice: 'The chef prepares dinner.'
Dinner is prepared by the chef.
In the passive voice present simple the structure is: Object + am/is/are + ______ + Complement
In the passive voice present simple the structure is: Object + am/is/are + ______ + Complement
Match the sentence to its correct voice:
Match the sentence to its correct voice:
Which form of the verb 'to be' is typically used with a singular object in the passive voice present simple?
Which form of the verb 'to be' is typically used with a singular object in the passive voice present simple?
In the past simple passive voice, 'am,' 'is,' and 'are' are used as auxiliary verbs.
In the past simple passive voice, 'am,' 'is,' and 'are' are used as auxiliary verbs.
What auxiliary verbs are used to form the passive voice in the past simple?
What auxiliary verbs are used to form the passive voice in the past simple?
In past simple passive voice, the sentence structure begins with the ______.
In past simple passive voice, the sentence structure begins with the ______.
What is the correct passive voice transformation of the sentence 'She cooked the meal'?
What is the correct passive voice transformation of the sentence 'She cooked the meal'?
Flashcards
Passive Voice
Passive Voice
The passive voice is when the subject receives the action of the verb.
Active Voice (Present Simple)
Active Voice (Present Simple)
In the active voice, the subject performs the action. The structure is: Subject + Verb + Object + Complement.
Passive Voice (Present Simple)
Passive Voice (Present Simple)
In the passive voice (present simple), the subject receives the action. The structure is: Object + am/is/are + Past Participle + Complement.
Passive Voice (Past Simple)
Passive Voice (Past Simple)
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Study Notes
- Passive voice explained
Present Simple
- Active voice structure: Subject + Verb + Object + Complement
- An example in active voice: The mechanic repairs cars quickly
- Passive voice structure: Object + am/is/are + Past Participle + Complement
- An example in passive voice: Cars are repaired quickly by the mechanic
Past Simple
- Passive voice structure: Object + was/were + Past Participle + Complement
- An example in passive voice: Cars were repaired quickly by the mechanic
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