Active and passive present simple and past simple

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• Sinterklaas
• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

Active and passive present simple and past simple

Learning objective

What is the rule to form passive?

A

Only add “by” at the end

B

Correct form of “to be” and past participle”

C

Correct form of “to be” and past tense

D

Change the word order in a sentence

Drag and Drop

Active

Passive

they walk the dog

The dog is walked.

I was told off.

she cleaned the room.

complete the gap with the correct form of the verb

My mum always (tell) the truth. tells

tells

telling

have told

was telling

They ……… not to disturb the order by their supervisor.

A

were told

B

told

C

tell

D

are told

complete the gap with the correct form of the verb

This room (decorated) every year. is decorated

is decorated

decorates

is decorating

have been decorating

change into passive: She always tells me the truth.

What is the preposition used in passive voice with the agent?

Change into passive: The town council tore down the building last year.

Why do you think you will need passive voice for?