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Other passive constructions USING “GET” IN PASSIVE CONSTRUCTIONS
“Get” can sometimes replace “be” in passive sentences.
This form is more informal than the passive with “be.”
Many idioms in English use passive forms. Some idioms See also:
use standard rules for passive forms, while others are Passive voice 45 Reporting verbs 24
slightly different. Defining relative clauses 81 PRESENT SIMPLE PASSIVE
REPORTING WITH PASSIVES
Some passive constructions are used to distance
the writer or speaker from the facts. They are
often used in academic writing or news reports.
“IT” + PASSIVE REPORTING VERB “THAT” CLAUSE
PAST SIMPLE PASSIVE
SUBJECT + PASSIVE FURTHER EXAMPLES
REPORTING VERB INFINITIVE CLAUSE
“THERE” + PASSIVE
REPORTING VERB “TO BE / TO HAVE BEEN”
FURTHER EXAMPLES
HOW TO FORM
SUBJECT “GET / GOT” PAST PARTICIPLE REST OF SENTENCE
The thing that A form of “get” is The past participle describes
receives the action. used instead of “be.” what happens to the subject.
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