Passive
PASSIVE
To BE + the past participle (the 3rd form)
(it is + done)
Compare active and passive sentences:
|
TENSE |
ACTIVE |
PASSIVE |
|
Present simple |
Somebody cleans the office every Monday. |
The office is cleaned every Monday. |
|
Past simple |
Somebody cleaned the office last Monday. |
The office was cleaned last Monday. |
|
Future |
Somebody will clean the office next Monday. |
The office will be cleaned next Monday. |
|
Present perfect |
Somebody has cleaned the office. |
The office has been cleaned. |
|
Present continuous |
Somebody is cleaning the office now. |
The office is being cleaned now. |
|
Past continuous |
Somebody was cleaning the office. |
The office was being cleaned. |
Be careful!
Some verbs can have two objects. So it is possible to make two passive sentences. Remember it is much better to start the passive sentence with the person.
Somebody gave Jack the money.
1) The money was given to Jack.
2) Jack was given the money.