The present e-learning object aims to give a thorough overview of Passive Voice.
Start with the Entry test to see how well you know Passive Voice. Then read through the overview and proceed with sections. Read through all theoretical material and do practice exercises.

Topics:

• Agents and objects with the passive
• Infinitives and -ing form passives
• Structures with get and have
• Not using the passive: transitive to intransitive
• Verbs commonly used in the passive
• Phrasal verbs; verb + preposition

Sources:

Side R, Wellman G. Grammar and Vocabulary for Cambridge Advanced and Proficiency. Longman, 1999.
French A. CAE Testbuilder. Macmillan, 2003.

Katrin Saks
TU Pärnu College
katrin.saks.001@ut.ee