The Passive

Sentences can be active or passive.

• True

• False

The Passive is formed by

• been + past participle

• be + past participle

The object of an active sentence becomes

• the subject of a passive sentence.

• the object of a passive sentence.

You usually use the passive form when

• it's important to know who performed the action.

• it isn't important to know (or we don't know) who performed the action.

When the performer of the action is important you use

• by.

• from.

Is the following sentence written in active or passive?

These cars are produced in Italy.

• Active

• Passive

Complete the following sentence:

The rubbish __________ every Monday.

• is collected

• collects

Make the following sentence passive:

My brother took this photo.

• This photo was taken by my brother.

• This photo has been taken by my brother.