Rules for Simple Present in case of Passive Voice
| Actice Voice | Passive Voice |
| Amit plays football | Football is played by Amit |
| He plays football | Football is played by him |
| She plays football | Football is played by her |
| They play football | Football is played by them * |
| We play football | Football is played by us * |
| I play football | Football is played by me |
| I play football and cricket | Football and Cricket are played by Amit ** |
| I play | Not Applicable *** |
| I am a player | Not Applicable **** |
Note we use "is" or "are" + 3 rd form of verb
- * -If there is only one object,we use is
- ** -If there are 2 objects, we use are
- *** -If there is no object, so Passive Voice is not possible
- **** -Passive Voice is not possible for such type of sentences
Examples
She teaches English
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English is taught by her
Explanation-
- Third form of ‘teach’ is ‘taught’.
- We use "is taught" as English is one language.
- Also “She” becomes "her" in Passive Voice
I like flowers
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Flowers are liked by me
Explanation-
- Third form of ‘like’ is ‘liked’.
- We use "are liked" as there are many flowers.
- Also “I” becomes “me” in Passive Voice
Chinese people speak Mandarin
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Mandarin is spoken by Chinese people
Explanation-
- Third form of ‘speak’ is ‘spoken’.
- We use "is spoken" as Mandarin is one language.
Chinese people speak Mandarin and English
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Mandarin and English are spoken by Chinese people
Explanation-
- Third form of ‘speak’ is ‘spoken’.
- We use "are spoken" as Mandarin and English are two languages.
The boy eats only junk food
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Only Junk food is eaten by boy
Explanation-
- Third form of ‘eat’ is ‘eaten’.
- We use "is eaten" as junk food is one item.
He is a teacher
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Passive Voice is not possible for such type of sentences