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How to use the Passive Voice ???? English Grammar Lesson

3,575,870 views October 25, 2018 14:30

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In brief

This lesson with Emma clarifies what the passive voice is, why it’s useful in English, and how to form and use it correctly. You’ll see how to convert active sentences into passive ones, with plenty of examples and practice to build confidence. It’s ideal for intermediate learners looking to refine their grammar for clearer communication.

Key steps

  1. Identify the subject and verb in an active sentence
  2. Practice converting sentences with Emma’s guided examples
  3. Apply the rules to turn active sentences into passive ones yourself

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What level of English is this lesson for?

Intermediate to advanced learners, as Emma focuses on explaining the passive voice clearly with examples.

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Description from the creator

Hooray! Emma has finally made a lesson about the passive voice! (Many of you have been asking for it!)

In this lesson, I'll teach you WHAT it is, HOW to use it & WHY you should use it in English.... with lots of examples and practice!

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---------- TIMESTAMPS ----------
00:00 Introduction
01:37 Why you should use the passive voice
02:27 What is the passive voice
05:40 Form of a passive sentence
06:22 Steps to turn an active sentence into a passive sentence
08:43 Passive sentence examples
09:57 Active into passive - your turn!


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About this tutorial

mmmEnglish published this 14:30 video tutorial on October 25, 2018. It has been watched 3,575,870 times on YouTube.

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Category
Education
Duration
14:30
Published
October 25, 2018
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