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THE PASSIVE VOICE: INTRODUCTION

THE PASSIVE VOICE: INTRODUCTION. It is used more in English than in Spanish. FORM: . Subject & "To Be" & Past Participle (verb root & -ed for regular verbs and the 3rd form of the irregular verbs “To Be” in the present: am/are/is “To Be” in the past: was/were. COMMON EXAMPLES:.

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THE PASSIVE VOICE: INTRODUCTION

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  1. THE PASSIVE VOICE: INTRODUCTION It is used more in English than in Spanish

  2. FORM: • Subject & "To Be" & Past Participle (verb root & -ed for regular verbs and the 3rd form of the irregular verbs • “To Be” in the present: am/are/is • “To Be” in the past: was/were

  3. COMMON EXAMPLES: • TV is seen all over the world. • Breakfast is served at 7.30 am. • Computers are used everywhere. • I am appreciated by my friends. • Oranges are exported from Spain. • English is spoken here.

  4. USES • RECIPES • GIVING AND ASKING FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION • NEWSPAPER HEADLINES • STATISTICS

  5. CHOCOLATE CAKE • 4 cups flour • 1 cup cocoa powder • 2 cups sugar • 2 cups milk • 2 tablespoons baking powder • 2 eggs • a pinch of salt

  6. CHOCOLATE CAKE (In the passive voice) • The eggs, sugar and butter are beaten together. • The flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt are added to the egg mixture. • The milk is poured in and all the ingredients are mixed. • It is baked for 45 minutes in a moderate oven. (more examples: click here)

  7. GIVING AND ASKING FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION • Are videos made in Japan? • Is the car insured? • The doors were repaired last week. • The microwave was invented in 1945 by Percy Spencer.

  8. NEWSPAPER HEADLINES • LONDON IS FLOODED • BANK WAS ROBBED • TAXES ARE LOWERED • GREAT DAMAGE WAS DONE

  9. STATISTICS • Ten years ago, sewing machines were found in 70% of the homes. • Today, they are found in 45% of the homes.

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