Passive voice

Passive voice

1. Two objects: My uncle gave me some money

   • I was given some money by my uncle (more common)
   • Some money was given to me by my uncle (less common)

2. By

   • Unnecessary if we don´t know who did something or it is obvious

3. Infinitive

   • Impersonal, in the present
     • Passive + Infinitive
     • The President is believed to be in contact with the astronauts
   • Impersonal, in the past
     • Passive + Past Infinitive
     • He is said to have poisoned his opponents in order to gain power