Understanding Passive Voice

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Passive Voice Definition

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Subject receives action

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Active Voice Example

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The cat chased the mouse.

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Passive Voice Example

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The mouse was chased by the cat.

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Forming Passive Voice

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Be + past participle

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Use of Passive Voice

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Focus on action, not doer

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Passive Voice in Present

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Am/is/are + past participle

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Passive Voice in Past

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Was/were + past participle

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Passive Voice in Future

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Will be + past participle

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Common Passive Verbs

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Known, made, given

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Passive Voice Indicator

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'By' phrase often used