Passives

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FORM

Subject +  form of to be + Past Participle (3rd column of irregular verbs)

                                         Example: A letter was written.

When rewriting active sentences in passive voice, note the following:

• the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence

• the form of the verb to be  is changed (to be + past participle)

• the subject of the active sentence becomes the object of the passive sentence (or is dropped)

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USES

Passive voice is used when the focus is on the action. It is not important or not known who or what is performing the action.

Example: My bike was stolen.

In this example, the focus is on the fact that my bike was stolen. I do not know who did it.

Examples of Passive                                     

Examples of Passive