PRESENT SIMPLE PASSIVE

PRESENT SIMPLE PASSIVE

1. USES

   • is used to talk about some actions that are performed in the present or repeatedly (habits)
     • Note: We use ‘am‘ for first person singular (I), ‘is‘ for third person singular and ‘are‘ for second singular and plural nouns and pronouns

2. STRUCTURE

   • subject + base verb + am/is/are + P.Participle
     • insert ‘not‘ between ‘am’, ‘is’ or ‘are’ and Past Participle (the contracted forms are ‘isn’t’ and ‘aren’t’)
       • am/is/are + subject + Past Participle + ?

3. AFFIRMATIVE

   • I am visited
     • Glass is made from sand.
       • English is spoken all over the world.

4. NEGATIVE

   • Spanish is not spoken in China.
     • His words aren’t relied on.
       • I am not going to visit you

5. INTERROGATIVE

   • Is coffee served here?
     • What is this pie made of?
       • When are these items usually brought here?