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    Passive Voice Booklet

    1. Introduction to Passive Voice

    The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action, not on who or what is performing the
    action. This contrasts with the active voice, where the subject of the sentence performs the
    action.

    Active Voice vs. Passive Voice

     Active Voice: The subject performs the action.


    o Example: The chef prepared the meal.
     Passive Voice: The focus is on the action itself or the object receiving the action.
    o Example: The meal was prepared (by the chef).

    Structure of Passive Voice

    Passive sentences are typically formed with the verb 'to be' (in the correct tense) + the past
    participle of the main verb.

    Examples:

     Present: The letter is written by Sarah.


     Past: The letter was written by Sarah.
     Future: The letter will be written by Sarah.

    2. Passive Voice in Different Tenses

    The passive voice can be used in many tenses. Here are some examples:

     Present Simple: The house is cleaned every day.


     Past Simple: The house was cleaned yesterday.
     Present Perfect: The house has been cleaned this week.
     Future Simple: The house will be cleaned tomorrow.

    3. When to Use the Passive Voice

    The passive voice is often used:

     When the doer of the action is unknown or unimportant.


    o Example: The window was broken.
     To emphasize the action rather than the doer.
    o Example: A cure for the disease was discovered.
     In formal writing, such as scientific or news reports.
    o Example: The experiment was conducted in a lab.
    4. Activities

    Activity 1: Fill in the Blanks (10 items)

    Complete the sentences by putting the verbs into the correct passive form.

    1. The car (repair) ___________ yesterday.


    2. The homework (complete) ___________ before the deadline.
    3. The cake (make) ___________ by my grandmother every year.
    4. The results (announce) ___________ tomorrow.
    5. The book (write) ___________ in 1985.
    6. The meeting (cancel) ___________ due to the storm.
    7. A new law (introduce) ___________ next year.
    8. The room (clean) ___________ twice a day.
    9. The project (finish) ___________ before the end of the week.
    10. The house (paint) ___________ last month.

    Activity 2: Transform Active Sentences into Passive Sentences (10 items)

    Change the following active sentences into passive voice.

    1. The teacher explains the lesson.


    2. The company will launch a new product.
    3. They have built a new bridge.
    4. The artist painted the picture.
    5. Someone delivered the package.
    6. The chef cooked the dinner.
    7. The journalist wrote the article.
    8. They will announce the winner.
    9. The mechanic fixed the car.
    10. The police officer arrested the suspect.

    Activity 3: Reading Comprehension

    Read the passage below and identify all the passive sentences. Then, transform them into active
    sentences.

    The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 16th century. The painting has
    been admired by millions of people. It is currently displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The
    masterpiece was stolen in 1911 but was recovered two years later. Many art experts have
    studied it for centuries, trying to understand its mysteries.

    Task: Identify the passive sentences and convert them into active voice.

    Activity 4: Passive Voice Research and Presentation

    Instructions for Students:

    1. Form a Group and Choose a Topic: In small groups, pick a topic to research. Your
    topic should focus on how something is made, done, or handled. Some examples are:
    o How chocolate is produced
    o How a house is constructed
    o How electricity is created
    o How vaccines are developed
    o How food is processed for packaging
    2. Research the Process: Find information on the steps involved in your chosen topic.
    Make sure you focus on using the passive voice to explain how each step is completed.
    3. Prepare Your Presentation: As a group, organize your information into a 3-5 minute
    presentation. Explain each step of the process in the passive voice. You can use visual
    aids like posters or slides to help with your explanation.
    4. Present to the Class: Present your process to the class, making sure to use the passive
    voice throughout. After the presentation, your classmates can ask questions, and you
    should respond using the passive voice.

    Example: For the topic, “How chocolate is made,” you could explain:

     "First, the cocoa beans are harvested from trees."


     "Next, the beans are fermented for several days."
     "Afterward, the beans are dried and roasted."
     "Finally, the beans are ground and processed into chocolate.”

    Activity 5: Passive Voice in Different Tenses (10 items)

    Match the sentence with the correct tense of passive voice.

    1. The report is being written by the student.


    a) Present Continuous
    b) Past Simple
    c) Future Simple
    2. The concert will be attended by thousands of people.
    a) Present Perfect
    b) Future Simple
    c) Past Simple
    3. The song has been sung by the choir.
    a) Present Perfect
    b) Past Continuous
    c) Future Perfect
    4. The house was built in 1960.
    a) Present Simple
    b) Past Simple
    c) Future Continuous
    5. The invitations were being sent out yesterday.
    a) Past Continuous
    b) Present Simple
    c) Future Perfect
    6. The experiment will have been completed by the end of the day.
    a) Future Simple
    b) Future Perfect
    c) Present Perfect
    7. The homework is done every evening.
    a) Present Simple
    b) Past Continuous
    c) Future Simple
    8. The office is being cleaned right now.
    a) Present Continuous
    b) Future Simple
    c) Past Simple
    9. The flowers have been watered.
    a) Past Simple
    b) Present Perfect
    c) Future Simple
    10. The bill will be paid tomorrow.
    a) Future Simple
    b) Present Perfect
    c) Past Simple
    Paola: "Hey Julio, Ronaldo, do you guys know how a house is built? I’m curious."

    Julio: "I think it starts with the ground. First, the land is cleared and the foundation is made to
    support the house."

    Ronaldo: "Yeah, the foundation is really important. After that, the walls are put up using
    materials like bricks or wood."

    Paola: "And then the roof is added, right?"

    Julio: "Exactly! The roof is put on to protect the house from rain and sun."

    Ronaldo: "Once the outside is done, the inside is worked on. Pipes for water and wires for
    electricity are installed before the walls are closed."

    Paola: "I guess after that, the floors are placed and the windows and doors are added."

    Julio: "Yes, and finally, the house is painted and checked to make sure everything is safe."

    Ronaldo: "It’s a long process, but all the steps are important to make the house strong and
    safe."

    Paola: "Wow, I didn’t realize it took so much to build a house!"

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