by teacher silvino sieben 3ª série em. active voice and passive voice form of the passive by +...
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ActiveProfessor McGonagall gave Harry a broom.
PassiveHarry was given a broom by Professor McGonagall.
object of active subject of passive
subject of active object of by
Present SimpleThe Sorting Hat divides students into four Houses: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw. Students are divided into four Houses by the Sorting Hat.
Past SimpleProfessor Snape often punished Harry.Harry was often punished by Professor Snape
Present PerfectHarry has broken his magic wand.Harry’s magic wand was broken.
Future SimpleHarry will be given a magic degree in Hogwarts. A magic degree will be given to Harry in Hogwarts.
Let’s practice
Harry uses his wand to create magic.
The wand_________________ to create magic.is used
Hagrid will explain the rules to the students.
The rules __________________ to the students.
will be explained
The agent is introduced with “by”:
Hermione rescued Harry.Harry was rescued by Hermione.
Lord Voldemord stole the philosopher's stone.
The philosopher's stone was stolen by Lord Voldemord.
By + agent can be omitted if the agent is unimportant, unknown or obvious:
Hermione told Harry about the philosopher's stone.Harry was told about the philosopher's stone.Someone caught Harry’s owl.Harry’s owl was caught.
Parents visit their children in Hogwarts.
Active
Passive
The children are visited by their parents in Hogwarts.
Hogwarts can be seen only by wizards.
Children may be visited by their parents.
Discipline must be kept within its wall.
Harry can send an owl to his friends.
Active
Passive
An owl can be sent to Harry’s friends.
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Active
You must guard the philosopher's stone well.
Passive
The philosopher's stone must be guarded well._______________________________________________________________