Language Structures and Conventions (Grade 11 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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In active voice, what does the subject do?
In active voice, what does the subject do?
Performs or carries out the action
In passive voice, what happens to the subject?
In passive voice, what happens to the subject?
It receives or experiences the action
Passive voice structure formula
Passive voice structure formula
Form of 'to be' + past participle
Active voice sentence pattern
Active voice sentence pattern
Subject + Verb + Object
What becomes subject in passive voice?
What becomes subject in passive voice?
The object from the active sentence
Must tense change when converting voice?
Must tense change when converting voice?
No, tense must remain the same
Present continuous passive form
Present continuous passive form
is/are being + past participle
Perfect tense passive form
Perfect tense passive form
has/have been + past participle
Future tense passive form
Future tense passive form
will be + past participle
Can doer be omitted in passive voice?
Can doer be omitted in passive voice?
Yes, doer can be left out entirely