by joana
domingo, 21 de novembro de 2010
Teens are seen as irresponsible. (passive)
Some people see teens as irresponsible. (active)
If they are given a chance … (passive)
If we gave them a chance … (active)
If they had been given a chance … (passive)
If we had given them a chance … (active)
If they were given a chance … (passive)
If we gave them a chance … (active)
They have been considered as adult but … (passive)
We have considered them as adult but … (active)
Decisions should be taken. (passive)
We should take decisions. (active)
Verbs with 2 objects
They will give us permission. (active)
Permission will be given to us. (passive)
We will be given permission. (passive)
Why use passive voice?
- Important information in the beginning.
- To be impersonal.
- The performer of the action is GENERAL/OBVIUOS or UNIMPORTANT.
