1. How it is formed
Passive voice:
Subject + be (in needed tense) + Past Participle (V3) (+ by + agent, if needed)
Example: The letter was written by John.
Rule details
B1 (Intermediate)
Passive voice:
Subject + be (in needed tense) + Past Participle (V3) (+ by + agent, if needed)
Example: The letter was written by John.
Present Simple:
Active: People speak English worldwide.
Passive: English is spoken worldwide.
Past Simple:
Active: They built the bridge in 2010.
Passive: The bridge was built in 2010.
Future Simple:
Active: They will announce the results tomorrow.
Passive: The results will be announced tomorrow.
Active vs Passive
Active focuses on the doer; passive focuses on the action/result.
Usage notes
Do not overuse passive voice in conversational speech where active voice is clearer.