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Active voice.

Usage of the language
PASSIVE VOICE
pASSIVE
vOICE
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Passive tenses
  • When the subject is acted on by the verb.
  • When the agent is obvious, unknown,or unimportant.
  •  It is also useful when describing a process where the result of the action is important.
  • it is used in written language like; essays, news and formal letters. 
  • it is form by; S + V to be + V past participle + C.
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  • When the subject is acted on by the verb.
  • When the agent is obvious, unknown,or unimportant.
  • It is also useful when describing a process where the result of the action is important.
  • it is used in written language like; essays, news and formal letters.
  • it is form by; S + V to be + V past participle + C.

Passive tenses

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pASSIVEvOICE

PASSIVE VOICE

Usage of the language

Active voice.

https://www.rit.edu/ntid/sea/processes/passive/intro

PAST SIMPLE Active Passive Apple created the iPhone in 2007. iPhone was created in 2007 (by Apple). I wrote these letters. These letters were written by me.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS Active Passive The police are investigating the robbery. The robbery is being investigated by the police. Computers are using artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is being used by computers.

PRESENT SIMPLE Active Passive My teacher teaches grammar. Grammar is taught by my teacher. I do my homework. My homework is done (By me).

PAST CONTINUOUS Active Passive The dog was following him. He was being followed by the dog. My phone was ringing when you arrived. You arrived while my phone was being rung.

PRESENT PERFECT Active Passive Doctors have healed many patients. Many patients have been healed by doctors. The writer has written a novel. A novel has been written by the writer.

PAST PERFECT Active Passive Your friend had made the project. The project had been made by your friend. I had taught you. You had been taught by me.