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Grammar Worksheet about The passive voice | ||
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| Subject: English | ||
| 8th Grade | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| Year: 2023/2024 | ||
| Size: 331.9KB | ||
| Number of clicks: 226 | ||
| Publish date:October 27, 2023 | ||
| Added by: Eman | ||
| Last download date: 2025-05-12 15:32:42 | ||
| Updated by: Eman9966 on 2023-10-27 11:25:45 | By: theodor Cindy1993 | |
File info: The passive voice in English is a grammatical structure used to emphasize the object of an action rather than the subject. In grade 8, students typically learn about the passive voice and how to use it correctly in their writing and speaking. Here's a description of the passive voice in English for grade 8:1. Formation: The passive voice is formed by using the auxiliary verb "to be" followed by the past participle of the main verb. The subject of the sentence becomes the receiver of the action, and the doer of the action (agent) is often mentioned with the preposition "by" but can also be omitted. Example: Active Voice: The dog chased the cat. Passive Voice: The cat was chased (by the dog). 2. Emphasis on the object: The passive voice is used when the focus of the sentence is on the object or the receiver of the action rather than the subject or the doer of the action. It is often used when the doer of the action is unknown, unimportant, or obvious from the context. Example: Active Voice: They built a new school. Passive Voice: A new school was built (by them). 3. Tense and voice changes: When changing from active voice to passive voice, the tense of the verb is maintained, but the auxiliary verb "to be" is conjugated accordingly. The past participle of the main verb remains the same. Example: Active Voice: She writes a letter. (Present Simple) Passive Voice: A letter is written (by her). (Present Simple) Active Voice: He has eaten all the cake. (Present Perfect) Passive Voice: All the cake has been eaten (by him). (Present Perfect) 4. Passive voice with modal verbs: Modal verbs such as can, could, may, might, must, should, etc., are used in the passive voice to express possibility, permission, obligation, or advice. Example: Active Voice: You should clean your room. Passive Voice: Your room should be cleaned. 5. Active vs. Passive voice usage: The choice between active and passive voice depends on the context and the writer's intention. The active voice is generally preferred for clarity and directness, while the passive voice is used when the object or receiver of the action is more important or when the doer of the action is unknown or unimportant. It's important for grade 8 students to understand the concept of the passive voice, its formation, and its usage in order to express ideas effectively and vary their sentence structures. Practicing with examples and exercises can help reinforce their understanding and ability to use the passive voice correctly in their writing and speaking. | ||
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