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What is the passive voice?
PASSIVE FORM
Definition
Be + -ed
The most common passive structure is be + -ed form:
Five million people watch the show every week. (active present simple of watch)
The show is watched by five million people every week. (passive present simple of be + -ed form of watch)
The table gives examples of the most common forms in the passive.
Passive forms
tense be- form
examples:
infinitive
The results are taken to be reconsidered.
Overview
present simple
it´s not made in China.
present continuous
that computer isn´t being used any more.
past simple
The story was reported in yesterday´s paper.
past continuous
The were being watched carefully.
present perfect simple
He has been hurt by the robber.
past perfect
An important discovery had been made.
Passive with modal verbs
More passive forms
tense be- form
examples:
modal simple
Reservations can be accepted up to 24 hours.
modal continuous
It must be being done now.
modal perfect simple
The documents must have been written when she sold the house.
Choose the best option.
Exercises
1. The books (were written/ was written) by Charles Dickens.
2. (Am I / Are I) invited too?
3. We are already (be served/ being served), thanks.
4.The boxes (weren´t labeled / weren´t labelled).
5. Was she (being examined / been examined)?
6.(Haven´t they being / Haven´t they been) asked to the wedding?
7.I don´t think I (would / will) ever be paid.
8. She might (be / been) allowed to go in.
9. The photocopier (may been / may be) being repaired.
10. Do you think we could (have being / have been) heard?
11. My request is not considered (to change / change) the rules.