PASSIVE GERUNDS
What is the rule for a passive gerund?
being + past participle
We waited _________ up at the station. (pick)
We waited to be picked up at the station.
He doesn't respond very well to _______ to do things. (ask)
He doesn't respond very well to being asked to do things.
All passive gerunds and infinitives use "be".
False
Passive infinitives only follow a verb.
False
She was made ________ the whole story. (repeat)
She was made to repeat the whole story.
She enjoys ________ (photograph)
She enjoys being photographed.
After a storm, people hope _______ assistance by the government. (give)
After a storm, people hope to be given assistance by the government.
I hate _______my age. (ask)
I hate being asked my age OR I hate to be asked my age.
_________ quickly is important for customers in a restaurant. (serve)
Being served quickly is important for customers in a restaurant.
What is the rule for a passive infinitive?
to be + past participle
Rewrite this sentence using a passive gerund or infinitive:
He wants to marry someone.
He wants to be married.
Buildings are often in danger of ______________ during a hurricane. (evacuate)
Buildings are often in danger of being evacuated during a hurricane.
He was seen ______ out of the train. (get)
He was seen to get out of the train.
He showed no signs of __________ (warn-use past tense)
He showed no signs of having been warned.