Active or Passive?
We __________ (not enjoy, simple past) the play last night.
active; did not enjoy
Make a passive sentence with the agent "farmers"
Ex: Crops are grown by farmers.
Sean _____________ (get, promote, simple future) next year.
will get promoted
Factory workers process chemicals in factories.
Make a passive sentence where it's not necessary or helpful to say the agent
Ex: Coffee is produced in Columbia.
The work ________________ (might, present, complete) in a month.
might be completed
They are going to clean the rooms tonight.
The rooms are going to be cleaned tonight.
Make a passive sentence WITH the agent because it adds clarifying/helpful information.
Ex: SpaceX was founded by Elon Musk.
You ______________ (future progressive, hear) from my attorney!
will be hearing
______ the doors _____ _______ (get, paint, simple past)?
Did the doors get painted?
Our department has started three new training programs.
Three new training programs have been started (by our department).
Make a passive sentence with NO agent because you do not know who/what the agent is.
Ex: My bike was stolen downtown.
This room _______________ (could not, past, use) last weekend. I locked it on Friday, and I'm the only one who has a key.
couldn't have been used
Detectives are investigating the case as we speak.
The case is being investigated as we speak.
Make a passive sentence with NO agent because you do not want to criticize or get someone in trouble.
Ex: Our department's organization system could be improved.
______ the letters __________ (can, present, send) later this week?
Can the letters be sent later this week?