Understanding Passive Voice

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What is passive voice?

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A grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb.

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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; in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

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How is passive voice formed in the simple present tense?

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By using the verb 'to be' (is/are) followed by the past participle of the main verb.

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How do you change an active voice sentence to passive voice?

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Identify the object of the active sentence, make it the subject of the passive sentence, and adjust the verb accordingly.

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What are the components of a sentence?

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Subject, verb, and object.

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

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The subject receives the action rather than performing it.

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Example of a passive voice in simple present tense.

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The Sumatran Tiger is being observed by its keeper.