PASSIVE

PASSIVE

1. THE FUTURE AND MODAL VERBS IN THE PASSIVE

   • BE+ PAST PARTICIPLE AFTER THE MODAL VERB
     • ACTIVE
       • Example
         • We will bake the bread next
     • PASSIVE
       • Example
         • The bread will be baked next

2. THE PASSIVE WITH GET

   • We sometimes use get in the passive intead be
     • is informal
       • For expressions
         • get +verb in passive
           • Example
             • I get dressed today
       • For negatives or questions
         • (Present Simple in Past Simple)
           • Use do
             • Example
               • The windows don`t get cleaned

3. THE PASSIVE AND THE AGENT

   • sometimes use the agent
     • need to use" BY"
       • The cheque must be signed by a manger
   • We don`t mention the agent if
     • The agent does not add information
       • All my cash was stolen
     • If the agent is not important
       • My house is cleaned every weekend
     • If the agent is difficult to say
       • A number of attempts have been made to find Lonch Ness monster.

4. EMPTY SUBJECT

   • ACTIVE
     • You should do the homework
   • PASSIVE
     • The homework should be done

5. I WAS GIVEN...

   • ACTIVE
     • Lola gave pizza to Braulio
     • Lola gave Braulio pizza
   • PASSIVE
     • Pizza was given to Lola
     • Braulio was given pizza

6. IT IS SAID THAT...

   • IT+PASSIVE VERB+CLAUSE
     • Example:
       • It is said that you need a doctor

7. HE IS SAID TO..

   • SUBJECT+PASSIVE VERB+TO*INFINITVE
     • Luis is said to be in love with Chispitas

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