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C1 Grammar Passive Voice in different tenses

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Grammar C1 - Passive Voice in different tenses

The passive voice is used to emphasize the action or the object of the action, rather than the person performing the action. In advanced English, passive constructions can appear in different tenses and forms, including complex structures like reported speech, modality, and advanced expressions. Here's an overview of the key passive forms:

Present Simple Passive:

Example: It is said that he is a genius.  

Explanations: (The focus is on what is said, not who says it.)

Structure: Subject + is/are + past participle

Past Simple Passive:

Example:  The report was written yesterday. 

Explanation: (The action of writing is emphasized, not who wrote it.)

Structure: Subject + was/were + past participle

Present Perfect Passive:

Example: The letter has been sent. 

Explanation: (The action of sending is complete.)

Structure: Subject + has/have been + past participle

Future Simple Passive:

Example: The task will be completed by Friday. 

Explanation: (Emphasizes when the task will be completed, not who will do it.)

Structure:  Subject + will be + past participle

Advanced Passive Forms:

Example: He is believed to have finished the project. 

Explanation: (Here, the focus is on the belief, and the action is stated in the infinitive form.)

Structure: Subject + is/are + past participle + to have + past participle

Example: It is thought that she is very talented. (A reported belief in the present tense.)

Structure: It is + thought/believed + that + subject + verb

1. It that the new film is a huge success.
2. The book by many people in the last year.
3. The decision by the committee tomorrow.
4. The project by the team members next week.
5. The meeting for two hours already.
6. It that she has already finished the work.
7. The report tomorrow afternoon.
8. It that John passed the exam.
9. The documents by the end of the week.
10. It that the company is planning to expand.
11. The task by the time we arrive.
12. The decision during the last meeting.
13. It that the new policy will help reduce costs.
14. The work after the meeting ends.
15. It that he is the best candidate for the job.
16. The final version of the proposal tomorrow.
17. It that she will be promoted soon.
18. The changes as soon as possible.
19. It that they had already completed the task.
20. The repairs by the contractors last week.

 

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