Project Unit 1. Passive Voice

Passive Voice is a grammatical construction where the focus is shifted from the subject performing the action to the object receiving the action. In other words, the action and its recipient become more prominent than the performer of the action. This voice is used to highlight what is happening or has happened to something, rather than who is doing it.

Purpose: The passive voice emphasizes the recipient of the action or the action itself, rather than who or what is performing the action.Example: The letter was written by Jane. (Focuses on the letter and its creation, not on Jane.)

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Project Unit 1PASSIVE VOICE

Could

May

Should

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Can

Must

Would

USAGE

with

MODAL VERBS

Indicates ability or possibility.

1. The issue can be resolved.2. The problem can be solved quickly by the team.

Indicates past ability or possibility; also used for polite requests.

Indicates permission or possibility.

Indicates necessity or strong recommendation.

Indicates advice or expectation.

Indicates a polite request or hypothetical situation.

1. The problem could be fixed if we try.2. The proposal could be approved by the committee.

1. The proposal may be accepted.2. New evidence may be discovered by the researchers.

1. The report must be submitted by Friday.2. The machine must be repaired by the technician.

1. The error should be corrected.2. The software should be updated by the company.

1.The request would be considered.2. The mural would be painted by the artist next year.

Present Simple

Past Simple

Past Continuous

Present Continuous

Future Simple

Present Perfect

Past Perfect

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TENSE

Subject + am/is/are + past participle

Subject + was/were + past participle

Subject + will be + past participle

Subject + has/have been + past participle

Subject + had been + past participle

1. The cake is baked by the chef.2. The cake is decorated by the pastry chef.

1. The novel was written by the author.2. The conference was attended by professionals from around the world.

1. The new law will be implemented next year.2. The new train station will be inaugurated next year.

1. The application has been submitted.2. The artwork has been restored by a specialist.

1. The book had been read before the discussion.2. The proposal had been submitted before the deadline.

Subject + am/is/are being + past participle

1. The house is being painted.2. The software is being tested by the quality assurance team.

Subject + was/were being + past participle

1. The project was being reviewed when the meeting started.2. The repairs were being conducted when the power went out.

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