Present Simple Passive: Recognise
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Recognise & Form: Present Simple Passive
Structures of Present Simple Passive
Let's first have a look at the structure of the Present Simple Passive in terms of the various grammatical moods (indicative, interrogative, imperative) and in terms of polarity (positive and negative). And also: first and third person form where different, and with a modal (here: could).
TO BE (Present Form) + PAST PARTICIPLE
| Positive Structures | |
|---|---|
| indicative | You are assigned |
| indicative contracted | They're made |
| interrogative | Are we employed? |
| imperative | Be seen! |
| 1st person singular indicative | I am taught |
| 1st person singular indicative contracted | I'm flown |
| 1st person singular interrogative | Am I freed? |
| 3rd person singular indicative | It is transported |
| 3rd person singular indicative contracted | She's taken |
| 3rd person singular interrogative | Is he assessed? |
| Positive Structures with Modal | |
|---|---|
| indicative with modal | He could be corrected |
| interrogative with modal | Could it be mended? |
| Negative Structures | |
|---|---|
| indicative | They are not bought |
| indicative contracted (1) | We're not broadcasted |
| indicative contracted (2) | You aren't interviewed |
| interrogative | Are they not produced? |
| interrogative contracted (1) | Aren't we taken? |
| imperative | Don't be trapped! |
| 1st person singular indicative | I am not booked |
| 1st person singular indicative contracted | I'm not promoted |
| 1st person singular interrogative | Am I not helped? |
| 1st person singular interrogative contracted | Aren't I reported? |
| 3rd person singular indicative | She is not emailed |
| 3rd person singular indicative contracted (1) | He's not filmed |
| 3rd person singular indicative contracted (2) | It isn't watered |
| 3rd person singular interrogative | Is she not attacked? |
| 3rd person singular interrogative contracted | Isn't he paid? |
| Negative Structures with Modal | |
|---|---|
| indicative with modal | I could not be pushed |
| indicative with modal contracted | He couldn't be found |
| interrogative with modal | Could she not be used? |
| interrogative with modal contracted | Couldn't it be cut? |
Let's Practice Recognising the Present Simple Passive
Recognise the Verb
Are the children taught music every day?
Modal / Tense
Present / to TEACH
'First' Infinitive?
to be taught
Be + Past Participle?
Yes, = PASSIVE
Next infinitive = to be
Next infinitive = to be
Be + -ING?
No
Have + Past Participle?
No
Answer
To Teach
Present
Simple
Passive
Present
Simple
Passive
Recognise the Verb
She can't be watched all day.
Modal / Tense
CAN (+ PRESENT) / to WATCH
'First' Infinitive?
to be watched
Be + Past Participle?
Yes, = PASSIVE
Next infinitive = to be
Next infinitive = to be
Be + -ING?
No
Have + Past Participle?
No
Answer
To Watch
Can + Present
Simple
Passive
Can + Present
Simple
Passive
Test Your Knowledge!
Question
Is it printed by that machine?
| VERB? |
| Tense/Modal/Structure |
| ASPECT(s) |
| VOICE |
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