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Grammar

Passive

0 Can somebody please explain what the Passive tense is, in English. 02br
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0 very briefly: 02br 02br 00there is an active voice and a passive voice. 02br 00In the passive voice, the subject of the sentence 'undergoes' (in need of another word) the action of the verb. g.

— Vince

  • 0 very briefly: 02br 02br 00there is an active voice and a passive voice.
  • 02br 00In the passive voice, the subject of the sentence 'undergoes' (in need of another word) the action of the verb.
  • g.
  • Bob got hit by a car yesterday.
  • 02br 00In this case, Bob 'undergoes' the action of the car hitting him.
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0 very briefly: 02br
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00In the passive voice, the subject of the sentence 'undergoes' (in need of another word) the action of the verb. 02br
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00In this case, Bob 'undergoes' the action of the car hitting him. 02br
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0 Here is an example and explanation of the Passive: 02br
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00The building was opened (by the president) 02br
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00Here, the emphasis is on the building. The most important fact is that the building was opened. 02br
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