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THE PASSIVE VOICE
The passive voice explains how something is done/ happened. The focus is not the subject
(done)
A. Learn the structure of Passive Voice
The Simple Present Tense
Note:
A. The Object on Active Voice becomes the Subject on the Passive Voice
B. The Simple Present Tense :Verb-1 or Verb+s is changed into is/am/are +Verb-3
C. The use of to be: is/am/are depends on the numbers of the subject on the Passive Voice
Examples
1. The teacher always answers the students‟ questions (active)
The students‟ questions are always answered by the teacher. (passive)
2. The choir really enjoys that song. (active)
That song is really enjoyed by the choir. (passive)
3. Some people raise sugar cane in Hawaii. (active)
Sugar cane is raised by some people in Hawaii. (passive)
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