Passive Voice C1

Passive Voice C1

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the passive voice?

Back

The passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb, rather than performing the action. For example, 'The book was read by Mary' is in passive voice.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you form the passive voice in English?

Back

To form the passive voice, use the verb 'to be' followed by the past participle of the main verb. For example, 'is eaten', 'was written', 'are being taught'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between 'is caused' and 'to be caused'?

Back

'Is caused' is a simple present passive form, while 'to be caused' is an infinitive form that indicates a future or potential action.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a sentence in passive voice.

Back

The cake was baked by my grandmother.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the structure of a passive voice sentence?

Back

The structure is: Subject + form of 'to be' + past participle + (by + agent). For example, 'The song was sung by the choir'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use the passive voice?

Back

Use the passive voice when the doer of the action is unknown, unimportant, or when you want to emphasize the action itself rather than the subject.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the past participle of 'to eat'?

Back

Eaten.

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