The Passive: Present Simple & Past Simple
What is the sentence structure for Present Simple Passive?
am / is / are + past participle
I still arrived at work every morning, attended meetings, and completed my tasks. However, everyone knew I would soon disappear from the staff list. What had I already done?
Gave in my notice
What is the sentence structure for Present Continuos Passive?
am / is / are + being + past participle
Use it to say who employs you.
Work for
Is Work countable?
No
What is the sentence structure for Past Simple Passive?
was / were + past participle
My colleagues still called me by my name, and I still worked in the same building. Yet people suddenly started asking me for permission before making decisions. What had happened to me?
Promoted
What is the sentence structure for Present Perfect Passive?
has / have + been + past participle
Use it to say where someone works (location, or field of work).
Work in
Is Job countable?
Yes
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The teacher gives the students extra homework every Friday.
The students are given extra homework every Friday by the teacher.
I made mistakes on my first day, but nobody expected perfection because learning was considered part of my daily duties rather than something I had to finish beforehand. What was I receiving?
On-the-job training
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The manager is offering the new employees free accommodation during their training.
The new employees are being offered free accommodation during their training by the manager.
Use it to say what job someone does.
Work As
Work is used for?
General activity, effort, or employment
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The principal gave the winners certificates after the competition.
The winners were given certificates after the competition by the principal.
My salary didn't change, but my evenings disappeared. My friends often had dinner without me, and the office lights were still on when everyone else's were off. What was I doing?
Working long hours
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The judges have awarded the winning team a special trophy for their outstanding performance.
The winning team has been awarded a special trophy for their outstanding performance by the judges.
Emma has always wanted to (1) ________ a doctor because she enjoys helping others. She currently (2) ________ the healthcare industry while completing her medical degree. During the holidays, she also (3) ________ a private hospital to gain practical experience.
1. work as
2. works in
3. works for
Job is used for?
A specific paid position
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The museum displays the ancient sword that the soldiers found during the war.
The ancient sword that the soldiers found during the war is displayed by the museum.
I spent five days hiking in the mountains. Surprisingly, my employer still transferred my monthly salary into my bank account as if I had never left the office. What benefit did I receive?
Paid holidays
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The volunteers are serving the meals that the chef has prepared.
The meals that have been prepared by the chef are being served by the volunteers.
Adriel used to (1) ________ a multinational company, but after completing his professional qualifications, he decided to (2) ________ an accountant. He now hopes to (3) ________ the finance sector for the rest of his career.
1. work for
2. work as
3. work in
Many people think getting a good (1) ________ is the hardest part of building a career. In reality, keeping the (2) ________ can be even more difficult because the amount of (3) ________ often increases over time. Some employees even take (4) ________ home at weekends, yet they still refuse to leave their (5) ________ because they enjoy it.
1. job
2. job
3. work
4. work
5. job