PASSIVE VOICE

PASSIVE VOICE

1. PRESENT SIMPLE PASSIVE

   • We use when the agent is not important
   • Structure
     • Affirmative= Object + am/is/are + verb3
     • Question= Wh + am/is/are + object + verb3
   • Example
     • Who are umbrellas sold by?
     • The flowers are watered by the gardener every evening

2. PAST SIMPLE PASSIVE

   • Use the verb in past participe
   • Structure
     • Affirmative= object + was/were + verb3(P.P)
     • Question= Wh + was/were + object + verb3(P.P) + by...?
   • Example
     • The cows are milked by Jackie every morning
     • Are the brakes cheked regularly by the mechanic