Understanding Passive Voice in English: Usage and Examples

Introduction to Passive Voice

Passive voice is a grammatical structure where the subject of the sentence receives an action rather than performing it. In passive voice sentences, the focus is on the action and the doer of the action is less important or not mentioned at all.

Forming Passive Voice with "Make"

When using "make" in the passive voice, the structure is:

• Passive: Subject + make + past participle + (object)

Examples of Passive Voice with "Make"

Here are some examples of passive voice sentences using "make":

1. Active: The chef makes a delicious cake.
   Passive: A delicious cake is made by the chef.
2. Active: She makes him happy.
   Passive: He is made happy by her.

Tips for Using Passive Voice

• Focus on the action: Passive voice is useful when the action is more important than the doer.
• Use correct form of the verb: Remember to use the past participle form of the main verb.
• Practice: Try creating your own passive voice sentences to improve your understanding.