Simple present passive

Simple present passive  

Ø We use the passive:

§  When it isn’t important to say who or 

what does the action.

§  When we do not know who or what 

does the action.

Ø We use passive when the person or thing that causes the action is unknown 

or unimportant.

Ø We form the present simple passive with the correct form of be and the past 

participle of the verb.

Structure

The present tense of be + the past participle of a verb

I                                           am given

You, We, They                    are helped

He, She, It                           is recommended

Affirmative Form	Object + am / is / are + verb (past participle)
Question Form	Am / Is / Are + Object + verb (past participle)?

Ø Something is done by someone regularly / everyday / as expected...

Active: The gardener waters the flowers every evening.
Passive: The flowers are watered by the gardener every evening.

Active: Helen doesn't drink anything in parties.
Passive: Nothing is drunk by Helen in parties.

Ø  

Ø When we include who or what does the action, we use by.

Example:

My teacher gives me a maths test every week. (Active)

I am given a maths test by my teacher every week. (Passive)

Do a lot of people admire the girls for their courage? (Active)

Are the girls admired by a lot of people for their courage? (Passive)

Ø We include by when we want to emphasise who or what does the action.

App about simple present passive

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It is free (although with paid download packages) and compatible with Android and iOS, it has been thought to help improve English grammatical accuracy. It is ideal for students of all levels and offers grammar activities at Beginner level (CEFR level A1), Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced level (CEFR level C2).

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Intoduction

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