Passive to describe a process Be+ past participle

The passive voice is used

The passive voice is used to show interest in the person or object that
experiences an action
We can use the passive to describe how a process is done.
These sentences explain the process of
1-A script is written making a movie.
2-A budget is made
Notice how we only mention the ACTION
3-The staff is hired
that is done and NOT the PERSON who
4-Camera crews are brought in DOES the action.
5-Make-up artists are booked
6-Scenes are recorded and edited Remember that in the passive voice the
7-A trailer is made doer of the action is either:
8-Tickets are sold
9-Money is made Obvious
Not known
Not important

In the active voice the doer is the most important thing and we mention it first for
example:
The writer writes a script.
The studio makes a budget.

In the passive voice the action is the most important thing.

A script is written by the writer
A budget is made by the studio

You can omit the doer completely in the passive voice.

A script is written
A budget is made

Turn the following sentences into the passive voice and

omit the doer.
I do my homework__________________
She washes the dishes_______________
They make the bed_________________
He cooks dinner___________________
We win the game__________________
 Passive with modals
We use modal verbs to emphasize the importance of an action in
a process.

Active voice

You must wash the rice before you cook it. You may add creamer to the coffee

You have to present your business plan on Wednesday. You should add the salt when the fritos are still hot.

Passive Voice

The rice must be washed before you cook it. Creamer may be added to the coffee.

The business plan has to be presented on Wednesday. Salt should be added when the fritos are still hot.

Change to the passive voice:

1-You can see the painting in the Louvre. ___________________________________.

2-You should do the work on time. ________________________________________.

3-You must pay the rent. _______________________________________________.

4-They may sell the tickets. _____________________________________________.

5-They need to finish the assignment. ________________________________________.