Passive and Causative

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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, often emphasizing the action or the recipient rather than the doer.

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How do you form the passive voice in the present simple tense?

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The passive voice in the present simple is formed using 'is/are' + past participle of the verb. Example: 'The book is read by many people.'

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What is the causative form?

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The causative form is used to indicate that someone causes another person to do something for them. It often uses 'have' or 'get' followed by the past participle.

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How do you use 'have' in the causative form?

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In the causative form, 'have' is used to indicate that someone arranges for someone else to do something. Example: 'I had my car washed.'

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How do you use 'get' in the causative form?

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'Get' in the causative form is used similarly to 'have' but often implies a more informal or less direct arrangement. Example: 'I got my hair cut.'

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What is the structure of a passive sentence?

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A passive sentence typically follows the structure: Subject + form of 'to be' + past participle + (by + agent). Example: 'The cake was eaten (by the children).'

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What is the difference between 'made' and 'made by' in passive sentences?

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'Made' indicates the action without specifying the doer, while 'made by' specifies who performed the action. Example: 'The toy was made.' vs. 'The toy was made by the factory.'

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How do you change an active sentence to passive?

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To change an active sentence to passive, identify the object of the active sentence, make it the subject of the passive sentence, and use the appropriate form of 'to be' with the past participle of the verb.

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What is an example of a passive sentence in the past simple tense?

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An example of a passive sentence in the past simple is: 'The letter was sent yesterday.'

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What is the role of the agent in a passive sentence?

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The agent in a passive sentence is the doer of the action, often introduced by 'by.' It can be omitted if it is unknown or irrelevant.