Lesson Three

The Present Passive

Let's review an old lesson first: Click here and come back.

Subject + (be) + past participle

Active Voice			Passive Voice
I teach English			I am taught English. (note: this example sounds a little strange.)
You learn English.			You are taught English.
He learns English.			He is taught English.
She learns English.			She is taught English.
Sony makes this computer. (Can't use "learn" for a machine--not usually.)			It's made by Sony.
We learn English.	You and I = We		We are taught English.	You and I = We
You learn English.			You are taught English.
They learn English.			They are taught English.

 

Now try this quiz

Remember: The verb "be" indicates the verb tense. In this lesson, the verbs are in the present tense. In the next lesson, the verbs will be in the past tense.

 

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