Sesión 13

12° Sesión

Past Passive Voice

We only use the passive when we do not know who caused the action.

Example: Appointments are required in such cases.

We can only form a passive sentence from an active sentence when there is an object in the sentences.

Form: to be + past participle

How to form a passive sentence when an active sentence is given

-Object of the “active” sentence becomes subject in the “passive” sentence.

-Subject of the “active” sentence becomes “object” in the “passive” sentence (or is left out).

ACTIVE:	Peter	builds	a house
PASSIVE:	A house	is built	by  Peter

ACTIVE	Peter	builds	A house	Simple present
PASSIVE	A house	Is built	By Peter
ACTIVE	Peter	built	a  house	Simple past
PASSIVE	A house	Was built	By Peter
ACTIVE	Peter	Has built	A house	Present perfect
PASSIVE	A house	Has                  built been	By Peter
ACTIVE	Peter	Will built	A house	Will future
PASSIVE	A house	Has                 build Been	By Peter

Exercise:

They often listen to music                 (ACTIVE)

These cars are produced in Japan.  (PASSIVE)

 She is reading a newspaper now.    (ACTIVE)

The bus driver has hurt yesterday.  (PASSIVE)