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.
- She is taking a beautiful sunset photo.
- I am writing an email to the manager.
- The architect is designing the modern villa.
- The barista is making a "secret menu" drink.
- I am editing a cinematic vlog for my TikTok.
B. Change these sentences into active voice.
- The new Blackpink album is being streamed by everyone.
- A peaceful protest is being held by students.
- Hundreds of protesters are being detained by the police.
- Free nutritious meals are being distributed by the BGN.
- 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.
- My friends were eating bananas.
- Denise was speaking Chinese.
- That brand was sponsoring the famous YouTuber.
- Jack was taking Rita to a zoo.
- The committee was investigating the corruption scandal.
B. Change these sentences into active voice.
- Basic necessities (sembako) were being sold by the KDKMP at low prices.
- Millions of new workers in rural areas were being absorbed by the KDKMP.
- Old palm oil trees were being replanted by farmers.
- A speech on climate change was being delivered by the president.
- A new "Sekolah Rakyat" campus was being built in Papua.
