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Passive Voice :recycle: - Coggle Diagram
Passive Voice :recycle:
Verbs Often Used in Passive Voice
be based on
This conclusion is based on scientific evidence.
be charged with
He was charged with an assault.
be designed to
The product is designed to help students learn faster.
Verbs Rarely Used in Passive Voice
swim
The river is swum.❌
He has a swim in the river.✅
jump
The fence is jumped by horses.❌
He jumped over the fences.✅
wash
He is washed in the morning❌
He washes himself in the morning.✅
Why Use Passive Voice?
When the subject is unknown, unimportant, or obvious
The phone was stolen.
To focus on the object
A new bridge was built last year.
For formal or academic writing
The experiment was conducted in a laboratory.
How to Form Passive Voice?
Present Progressive
They are painting their house.
Their house is being painted.
Modal
Someone might drive you home.
You might be driven home.
Present Perfect
They have sold their house.
Their house has been sold.
Modal Perfect
The officer could have asked you.
You could have been asked.
Simple Present
They call their dog Jackson.
Their dog is called Jackson.