Passive Infinitives and Voice Concepts

The video tutorial explains the concept of passive infinitive in English grammar. It begins with an introduction to passive infinitive, followed by examples to illustrate its use. The structure of passive infinitive is detailed, highlighting its two forms: present and perfect. The tutorial also covers the perfect passive infinitive, explaining its application in past events. The video concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Future tense

• Past tense

• Passive infinitive

• Active voice

Which sentence is an example of an active voice?

• The film should be seen.

• They should see the film.

• The film was seen.

• The film is being seen.

What follows a modal verb in a sentence?

• Gerund

• Noun

• Past participle

• Infinitive

In the sentence 'The film should be seen', what is 'be seen'?

• Active infinitive

• Past participle

• Gerund

• Passive infinitive

What is the structure of a passive infinitive?

• To + base verb

• Have + past participle

• Base verb + ing

• Be + past participle

What is the difference between active and passive infinitives?

• Active infinitives use 'to', passive infinitives use 'be'

• Active infinitives use 'ing', passive infinitives use 'to'

• Active infinitives use 'be', passive infinitives use 'to'

• Active infinitives use 'have', passive infinitives use 'be'

When is the present passive infinitive used?

• To talk about completed actions

• To talk about past events

• To talk about present or future events

• To talk about hypothetical situations

Which of the following is a present passive infinitive?

• To see

• To be seen

• To have seen

• To have been seen

What is the structure of a perfect passive infinitive?

• Be + past participle

• To + base verb

• Base verb + ing

• Have + been + past participle

What does the perfect passive infinitive resemble?

• Present perfect

• Past perfect

• Future perfect

• Present continuous