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Passive form

a. Definision
The passive form is a construction of text in which the object is usually put in front .
Example :
1. Flat glass is used in window
2. Seattle is positioned between Puget sound and the cascade mountains.
3. Insects are considered dangerous animal
4. Tsunamis are caused by an earthquake affecting the seabed

We used passive sentences when it is not important who or what does the action

The formula :

Be + past participle of verb ( verb III )

We can be in any of its form : am , is, are, was, were, has been, have been, will be, must be. Ect

Example :

1. ………. Am given
2. ………. Is made
3. ………. Are played
4. ………. Was built
5. ………. Were helped
6. ………. Has been turned off
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Complete the sentences using one of the following verbs in the passive form One is as example.

( clean, invite, examine, plant, fix, sign, surround, change, speak, invent. )

1. I am invinted to dinner by Mr hari

2. The telephone ………. By Alexander graham bell
3. An island ………. By water
4. Our hotel room will……. Soon
5. The leaky faucet is going to …….. by plumber
6. The sick child …….. by a doctor
7. Spanish ……… by a large number of people
8. Tomatoes should……… in the spring
9. These reports must……… by Mrs hook
10. The flat tire ……… by dino