Present simple and present continuous passive voice

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What is the present simple passive voice?

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The present simple passive voice is used to indicate that the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb. It is formed using 'is/are' + past participle. Example: 'The book is read by many students.'

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What is the present continuous passive voice?

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The present continuous passive voice describes an action that is currently happening to the subject. It is formed using 'is/are being' + past participle. Example: 'The house is being painted.'

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When do we use the present simple tense?

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The present simple tense is used for habitual actions, general truths, and facts. Example: 'She works every day.'

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When do we use the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense is used for actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or for temporary situations. Example: 'He is studying right now.'

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How do you form the present simple passive voice?

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To form the present simple passive voice, use 'is/are' + past participle of the verb. Example: 'The letters are delivered every morning.'

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How do you form the present continuous passive voice?

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To form the present continuous passive voice, use 'is/are being' + past participle of the verb. Example: 'The project is being completed by the team.'

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What is the structure of a present simple active sentence?

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The structure of a present simple active sentence is subject + base form of the verb + object. Example: 'The chef cooks the meal.'

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What is the structure of a present continuous active sentence?

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The structure of a present continuous active sentence is subject + is/are + verb-ing + object. Example: 'The children are playing soccer.'

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action (e.g., 'The teacher explains the lesson'). In passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The lesson is explained by the teacher').

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What is a past participle?

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A past participle is a verb form used in perfect tenses and passive voice, often ending in -ed for regular verbs. Example: 'The broken vase was on the floor.'