PASSIVE VOICE Flashcards

1
Q

How to convert in passive voice?

A

1) The complement becomes subject.
2) The verb to be assumes the verb tense of the sentence in the active voice.
3) The main verb of the phrase in active voice pass to participle.
4) Introduce the conjunction by if necessary.

Ex:
- The students are reading a book.
- A book is being read by the students.

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When we can not mention de agent in passive voice?

A
  • When the agent is unknown or unimportant.
  • When we prefer not to directly mention someone by name, because they did something wrong.
  • When is obviously who did the action.
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