Grammar

From the summary

This lesson covers the formation of the passive voice using 'be + past participle', its various tense forms, and the specific reasons why writers choose passive over active. It also explores how to handle verbs with two objects in passive constructions.

From the question bank

In passive sentences with two objects (e.g., give, promise), where is the 'new' information usually placed?

• At the beginning of the sentence.
• At the end of the sentence.
• Immediately after the verb.
• Before the main verb.

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