高中大学英语语法--被动语态知识内容.pptxVIP

Passive VoiceLesson 3 – Level 4Passive VoiceWhy use the Passive?To emphasize the object or party receiving the actionRebekah was selected for a free gift.To emphasize the action instead of the actorOur car was repaired by our neighbor.When the agent (doer) is unknownHer house was broken into last night.When the agent (doer) is unimportantGas prices were raised again last week.To be discreet or tactful by not naming the agentThe keys were misplaced again!Passive VoiceStructureThere are two main rules to all Passive Voice formsAdd the verb “Be” in the same tense as the sentence in its active voi