SIMPLE PRESENT
PASIVE
Use of simple present passive
The Simple Present Passive is used in English to
describe actions that are happening in the present
or are habitual actions. It focuses on the action
itself and is often used when the doer of the action
is not important or known
Form of simple present
passive
The Simple Present Passive is formed by
using the verb "to be" (in the present simple)
followed by the past participle form of the
main verb.
Affirmative form
Subject + "am/is/are" (present simple form of "to be")
+ past participle
I am taught by my teacher
The document is printed by the printer.
Negative form
Subject + "am not/isn't/aren't" (present
simple form of "to be") + past participle
I am not taught by my teacher.
The document isn't printed by the printer.
Interrogative form
"Am/Is/Are" (present simple form of "to be")
+ Subject + past participle
Are you taught by your teacher? Is the
document printed by the printer?
REFERENCES: : https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/grammar/british-grammar/passive-
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Interrogative form
"Am/Is/Are" (present simple form of "to be")
+ Subject + past participle
Are you taught by your teacher? Is the
document printed by the printer?
Importance
Clear Communication: It allows us to
communicate about actions that happened in
the past without necessarily emphasizing who
performed the action. This can be useful for
clarity or when the doer is unknown or not
important in the context.
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