Simple Present Passive

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See Simple Present Passive Exercise

Forming Simple Present Passive

Affirmative Form	Object + am / is / are + verb3 (past participle)
Question Form	Am / Is / Are + Object + verb3 (past participle) ?

Something is done by someone regularly / everyday / as expected...

Active : The gardener waters the flowers every evening.
Passive: The flowers are watered by the gardener every evening.

Active : Helen doesn't drink anything in parties.
Passive: Nothing is drunk by Helen in parties.

Active : Who sells umbrellas?
Passive: Who are umbrellas sold by?

Active : My mother doesn't paint the walls.
Passive: The walls aren't painted by my mother.

Try the Subject Video Exercise

Quick Exercise

Put the following sentences into passive voice.

1. Many people read this writer's articles.
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2. Jackie milks the cows every morning.
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3. Benny never understands the new teacher.
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4. Everyone follows the rules.
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5. Kids love candies.
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6. The American people elect the members of Congress.
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7. Does the mechanic check the brakes regularly?
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