Contoh Kalimat Passive Voice Dalam 16 Tenses Bahasa Inggris | Joesin

Summary

In this video, J provides an in-depth lesson on the passive voice for intermediate English learners. Focusing on common tenses, J explains how to transform active sentences into passive ones, covering everything from simple present to perfect continuous tenses. The video features clear examples, highlighting key rules like the use of 'to be' and the verb in its third form (verb 3). Whether you're new to passive voice or looking to refine your skills, this video serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering the passive structure in various tenses.

Takeaways

• 😀 Passive voice in English requires a transitive verb and is formed using 'to be' + past participle.
• 😀 Active sentences can be converted to passive when the verb has a direct object.
• 😀 The key to passive voice is using 'to be' in the correct tense and the past participle of the verb.
• 😀 In the simple present tense, the verb 'to be' becomes 'is' or 'are' depending on the subject, and the verb is in past participle form.
• 😀 In the simple past tense, use 'was' or 'were' for 'to be' and the past participle of the verb.
• 😀 Present continuous passive voice uses 'is/are being' + past participle.
• 😀 Past continuous passive voice uses 'was/were being' + past participle.
• 😀 For present perfect tense, use 'has/have been' + past participle in the passive form.
• 😀 Past perfect tense in passive voice requires 'had been' + past participle.
• 😀 Passive voice for future tenses and modals will be covered in a future lesson, but typically follows similar patterns with modal verbs like 'will', 'can', and 'may'.
• 😀 Understanding passive voice helps improve clarity and variety in sentence structures in both speaking and writing.

Q & A

What is the passive voice in English grammar?

The passive voice in English is a sentence structure where the subject receives the action rather than performing it. It is formed with the structure 'to be' + past participle (verb 3).

Can all active sentences be converted into passive voice?

No, only active sentences with transitive verbs (verbs that require a direct object) can be converted into passive voice.

What is the basic structure of a passive voice sentence?

The basic structure of a passive sentence is 'to be' + past participle (verb 3), and the object of the active sentence becomes the subject in the passive sentence.

What happens to the verb in a passive sentence?

In a passive sentence, the main verb changes to its past participle form (verb 3), and a form of 'to be' is added to indicate the tense.

How do we form passive voice in the simple present tense?

In the simple present tense, we use 'is' or 'are' (depending on the subject) + the past participle (verb 3). For example, 'The room is cleaned every day.'

What is the difference between 'was cleaned' and 'is cleaned' in passive voice?

'Was cleaned' refers to a past action (past tense), while 'is cleaned' refers to a present action or a general fact (present tense).

How is the passive voice formed in the present continuous tense?

In the present continuous tense, we use 'is being' or 'are being' (depending on the subject) + the past participle. For example, 'The computer is being fixed by Santoso.'

Can the passive voice be used in all tenses?

Yes, the passive voice can be used in various tenses, including present continuous, past continuous, present perfect, and more. However, not all tenses are equally common in passive voice construction.

How do we form passive voice in the past perfect tense?

In the past perfect tense, we use 'had been' + past participle. For example, 'The flowers had been watered by Juan when I arrived.'

What is the role of 'to be' in forming passive voice?

'To be' serves as the auxiliary verb in passive voice. It changes according to the tense of the sentence (e.g., am, is, are, was, were, has been, etc.) and is followed by the past participle of the main verb.