Passive Voice and Reporting Structures
Focus on actions, processes and reported information rather than the actor.
Lesson focus
Focus on actions, processes and reported information rather than the actor.
Core idea
Use be + past participle for passive voice. Reporting structures include It is believed that… and He is reported to….
Examples
The samples were tested twice.
It is believed that demand will rise.
The company is reported to be expanding.
Useful vocabulary
WordMeaning
passivea structure focusing on the receiver of an action
reportedstated by a source
processa series of actions
Active practice
Do this now: Convert five active process sentences into passive form.
Fast review
- Explain the rule in your own words.
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