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Rewrite the following sentence using the passive voice
The students accidentally downloaded a virus onto the computer.
Rewrite the following sentence using the passive voice The students accidentally downloaded a virus onto the computer.
A virus was accidentally downloaded onto the computer by the students
Rewrite the following sentence using the passive voice
Many people often visit sites like Wikipedia for information or facts.
Rewrite the following sentence using the passive voice Many people often visit sites like Wikipedia for information or facts.
Sites like Wikipedia are often visited by many people for information or facts.
Rewrite the following sentence using the passive voice
The parents were watching the children as they played in the park.
Rewrite the following sentence using the passive voice The parents were watching the children as they played in the park.
The children were being watched by their parents as they played in the park.
Rewrite the following sentences using the passive voice
The owners have recently painted the house.
Rewrite the following sentences using the passive voice The owners have recently painted the house.
Rewrite the following sentence using the passive voice
You can also use this website to post photos.
Rewrite the following sentence using the passive voice You can also use this website to post photos.
Flashcards
What is passive voice?
What is passive voice?
In passive voice, the subject receives the action, shifting focus from the doer to the receiver. It's formed using a form of 'to be' + past participle.
Passive voice example
Passive voice example
Original: 'The students accidentally downloaded a virus.' Passive: 'A virus was accidentally downloaded onto the computer by the students.'
Passive voice example
Passive voice example
Original: 'Many people often visit Wikipedia.' Passive: 'Sites like Wikipedia are often visited by many people.'
Passive voice example
Passive voice example
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Study Notes
Passive Voice
- A virus was accidentally downloaded onto the computer by the students.
- Information or facts are often looked up on sites like Wikipedia by many people.
- The children were being watched by the parents as they played in the park.
- The house has recently been painted by the owners.
- Photos can also be posted on this website.
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