Possive structure in english contents introduction

2.2. Passive voice - rules and examples

In this article, we will study the rules for the formation of a passive voice in English, and also, using examples, we will understand in which cases it is used.

Passive Voice - Rules and Examples
Content:
1. Formation of passive voice
2. Cases of using passive voice
3. Other forms of passive voice
Far from always we can specify who performs the action, and sometimes we don’t need it at all. In such cases, it is appropriate to use the passive or passive voice, which in English is called the passive voice. Let's look at what passive voice is and the rules for its formation, and then consider the cases of its use.
Education passive voice
In English, there are two voices - active (active voice) and passive or passive (passive voice). In the active voice, the action is performed by the subject. In the passive voice, the action takes place on the subject. Let's compare:
Mary cleans the office every morning. Mary cleans the office every morning. (active voice)
The subject (Mary) performs the action (removes).
The office is cleaned every morning. The office is cleaned every morning. (passive voice)
It is not known who is performing the action. The subject (office) is acted upon (it is removed).
She asked her students to come earlier. She asked the students to come earlier. (active voice)
The students were asked to come earlier. The students were asked to come early. (passive voice)
The passive voice in English is formed with the help of the auxiliary verb to be and the semantic verb in the third form. In place of the subject in affirmative sentences, there will be a person or object on which the action will be performed. Look at the diagram below to see how the active voice can be converted to passive.

The formation of the passive voice at different times is presented in the table below. The tenses of the Perfect Continuous group, as well as the Future Continuous, are not used in the passive voice.

The formation of the passive voice at different times is presented in the table below. The tenses of the Perfect Continuous group, as well as the Future Continuous, are not used in the passive voice.
The particle not is needed to form the negative form of the passive voice. We put it after the auxiliary verb. If there are several auxiliary verbs, put not after the first one.
I left my camera on the bench and it was not stolen! — I forgot my camera on the bench, and it wasn't stolen!
The car has not been transported yet. The car hasn't been moved yet.
To ask a question in the passive voice, you need to put the auxiliary verb in the first place.
Will the meeting be held next week? Will the meeting be held next week?
Was the match canceled because of the weather? Was the match canceled due to the weather?
If there is a need to indicate by whom the action is performed, at the end of the sentence we put the preposition by + of the one who performs the action.
The book was written by an unknown author. — The book was written by an unknown author.
You will never be disappointed by your loyal employees. “You will never be disappointed with your loyal employees.
Use cases for passive voice
When the person performing the action is unknown, unimportant, or obvious. The action is more important than the person doing it.
My project for English literature is ruined! Who did it? “My English literature project is ruined!” Who did it?
Your delegation will be met at the airport. You will see a card with your name. Your delegation will be met at the airport. You will see a card with your name on it.
You may go to your room. Your suitcase will be taken there in a minute. - You can go to your room. Your suitcase will be brought there in a minute.