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THE PASSIVE

S + V + O (active)

O + passive form of V + by S
active passive
Present V (-s/-es) am / is / are + VIII
simple e.g. Many people study this book. e.g. This book is studied by many people.

Present e.g. They are building new houses e.g. New houses are being built in this
continuous in this area. area (by them).
Present
e.g. I have fed the cats. e.g. The cats have been fed (by me).
perfect
Past e.g. The fire destroyed the e.g. The building was destroyed by the
simple building. fire.
Past e.g. Secret agents were watching e.g. He was being watched by secret
continuous him. agents.
Past e.g. The organizer had cancelled e.g. The party had been cancelled (by the
perfect the party. organizer).
Future e.g. The police will catch the thief e.g. The thief will be caught very soon.
simple very soon.
Future e.g. The mechanic will have fixed e.g. The car will have been fixed (by the
perfect the car by 5 p.m. mechanic) by 5 p.m.

Modals e.g. You should tell Barbara the e.g. Barbara should be told the exciting
exciting news! news!

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