Active and passive voice

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Passive voice formation: Insert 'to be' in the same tense as the active verb + past participle.

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True

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Convert to passive voice: He is writing the book.

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The book is being written by him.

Front

Auxiliary + infinitive combinations are made passive by using a passive infinitive.

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True

Front

Verbs that don't form passive with passive infinitive?

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Advice

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Verbs that form their passive using the main verb's passive:

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Command

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Convert active to passive: I was determined to mortgage the car.

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I was determined that the car should be mortgaged.

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Not a use of passive voice:

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When we know about the doer of the action.

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I ate a piece of chocolate cake.

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Active voice

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National anthem sung by Jason.

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Passive voice.

Front

Librarian read book to students.

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Active voice