The Passive Voice in the Present/Past Continuous Tense

I. The Passive Voice in the Present Continuous Tense  

The Formula:

Active: Subject + am/is/are + Verb-ing + Object

Example: The chef is preparing the signature pasta.

Passive: Object + am/is/are + being + Verb 3 (Past Participle) + (by Subject)

Example: The signature pasta is being prepared by the chef.

A. Now rewrite the following sentences in passive voice.

1. She is taking a beautiful sunset photo.
2. I am writing an email to the manager.
3. The architect is designing the modern villa.
4. The barista is making a "secret menu" drink.
5. I am editing a cinematic vlog for my TikTok.

B. Change these sentences into active voice.

1. The new Blackpink album is being streamed by everyone.
2. A peaceful protest is being held by students.
3. Hundreds of protesters are being detained by the police.
4. Free nutritious meals are being distributed by the BGN.
5. Crops are being purchased directly from village farmers by KDKMP.

II. The Passive Voice in the Past Continuous Tense  

The Formula:

Active: Subject + was/were + Verb-ing + Object

Example: My brother was playing Valorant in the next room..

Passive: Object + was/were + being + Verb 3 (Past Participle) + (by Subject)

Example: Valorant was being played by my brother in the next room.

A. Now rewrite the following sentences in passive voice.

1. My friends were eating bananas.
2. Denise was speaking Chinese.
3. That brand was sponsoring the famous YouTuber.
4. Jack was taking Rita to a zoo.
5. The committee was investigating the corruption scandal.

B. Change these sentences into active voice.

1. Basic necessities (sembako) were being sold by the KDKMP at low prices.
2. Millions of new workers in rural areas were being absorbed by the KDKMP.
3. Old palm oil trees were being replanted by farmers.
4. A speech on climate change was being delivered by the president.
5. A new "Sekolah Rakyat" campus was being built in Papua.