Focus 4 Unit 7.2 (advanced passive forms)

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What is the passive voice?

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The passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb, rather than performing the action.

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How is the passive voice formed in English?

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The passive voice is formed using the verb 'to be' + past participle of the main verb.

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What is the structure of the present perfect passive?

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The structure is 'has/have been' + past participle.

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What is the structure of the past simple passive?

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The structure is 'was/were' + past participle.

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What does 'to be given' indicate in a sentence?

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It indicates that someone is receiving something, often used in passive constructions.

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What is the difference between 'was made to' and 'were made to'?

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'Was made to' is singular, while 'were made to' is plural.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the past perfect passive.

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The book had been read by many students before the exam.

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What does 'being manipulated' imply in a sentence?

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It implies that someone is currently undergoing manipulation, often used in passive voice.

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What is the function of 'have been' in passive constructions?

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It indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'to be manipulated'?

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Consumers are often said to be manipulated by advertising.