Passive Voice

Key differences between active and passive voice:

Subject: In active voice, the subject performs the action. In passive voice, the subject receives the action. Verb: In active voice, the verb is in the active voice form. In passive voice, the verb is in the passive voice form (using "to be" + past participle). Agent: The agent (the person or thing performing the action) is often omitted in passive voice, especially when it is unknown or unimportant.

Present Simple PassiveForm: is/are + past participle Meaning: Used to describe actions that are habitual, regular, or general in the present. Example: The books are delivered every day. Present Perfect Passive Form: has/have been + past participle Meaning: Used to describe actions that were completed in the past but have a connection to the present. Example: The project has been finished.

Past Simple PassiveForm: was/were + past participle Meaning: Used to describe actions that were completed at a specific time in the past. Example: The letter was sent yesterday. Past Perfect Passive Form: had been + past participle Meaning: Used to describe actions that were completed before another action in the past. Example: The car had been repaired before the accident.

1. The teacher explains the grammar rules.
2. The students have completed the homework.
3. The students took a test last week.
4. The teacher had corrected the exams before returning them.

1. The grammar rules are explained by the teacher.
2. The homework has been completed by the students.
3. A test was taken by the students last week.
4. The exams had been corrected by the teacher before returning them.

Example Scenario:

Scenario: You are a tourist visiting a new city. Roles: Tourist and local guide Prompts: Tourist: Can you tell me about the history of this building? Guide: The building was constructed in the 18th century. Tourist: What is the most famous landmark in the city? Guide: The cathedral is the most famous landmark. It was built in the 16th century.