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Passive voice

Passive voice. 8th Grade Portinari School. Use. In the active voice we emphasize the subject, the one responsible for the action. Bob writes letters S V O In the passive voice we emphasize the object , the one who suffers the action.

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Passive voice

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  1. Passive voice 8th Grade Portinari School

  2. Use In the active voice we emphasize the subject, the one responsible for the action. Bobwritesletters S V O In the passive voice we emphasize the object, the one who suffers the action. Lettersare written by Bob O V S

  3. FORM • In the present passive voice : Presentverbtobe+ PastParticipleof the verbs DinneriscookedbySusan. (it isimportantto use bywhenmention the responsible for the action.) • In the past passive voice: Pastverbtobe+ Pastparticipleof the verbs Thoseshipsweredestroyed.

  4. Verb to be

  5. Exercises (Write in your notebook) • Rewrite the sentences in passive voice. • He opens the door. – The door is opened by him • We set the table. - • She pays a lot of money. - • I draw a picture. - • They wear blue shoes. - • They don't help you. - • He doesn't open the book. - • You do not write the letter. - • Does your mum pick you up? - • Does the police officer catch the thief? -

  6. Exercises (Write in your notebook) • Rewrite the sentences in passive voice. • She sang a song. – A song was sung by her • Somebody hit me. - • We stopped the bus. - • A thief stole my car. - • They didn't let him go. - • She didn't win the prize. - • They didn't make their beds. - • I did not tell them. - • Did you tell them? - • Did he send the letter? -

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