![]() Here is an example of the structure in the present simple using the verb ‘to help’: To create passive sentences we use ‘to be’ + the past participle of the main verb. If a verb is intransitive we cannot use the passive form. In order to make passive sentences the verb must be transitive, which means that the verb is followed by an object. For example:Ģ000 people are employed by this company. In passive sentences we put the focus on the object that receives an action. In most cases we make active sentences where the focus is on the subject doing an action. The passive form is a special structure we use to change the focus of an action. Have you heard people refer to the Passive form and wondered what they meant? Or perhaps you have some idea but find it difficult to use? The passive form is a very useful structure in English, especially for the workplace, and if you can learn to use it you’ll sound like a native speaker! So read on to find out more about the passive form and start putting it to use.
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