Passive Voice Review

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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. For example, 'The book was read by Mary' is in passive voice.

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How do you form the passive voice in the past perfect tense?

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To form the passive voice in the past perfect tense, use 'had' + past participle of the main verb. For example, 'had an alarm installed'.

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What is the structure of a passive voice sentence?

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

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Convert the active voice sentence 'They say that his books are still popular' to passive voice.

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It's said that his books are still popular.

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What is the difference between 'is said' and 'are said'?

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'Is said' is used for singular subjects, while 'are said' is used for plural subjects. For example, 'It is said that...' vs. 'They are said to...'

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How do you express opinions in passive voice?

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To express opinions in passive voice, use phrases like 'It is thought that...' or 'It is believed that...'. For example, 'It is thought that the fire started at about 8.'

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

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An example of a passive voice sentence in the present simple tense is: 'The letters are delivered by the postman.'

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How do you change 'Tom Cruise is the richest movie star' to passive voice?

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In passive voice, it becomes: 'Tom Cruise is said to be the richest movie star.'

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

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The agent in a passive voice sentence is the doer of the action, often introduced by 'by'. For example, in 'The book was written by the author', 'the author' is the agent.

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What is the past participle of the verb 'install'?

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The past participle of 'install' is 'installed'.