3.1 Past Passive Voice | Grammar, Intermediate English

In this topic, we will learn how to use the passive voice in the past simple tense.

Watch this video to learn more about how to use the passive voice in the past simple tense.

There are two voices in English, active voice and passive voice. Active voice means the subject of the sentence is responsible for the action.

Active voice example: I built the house.

Passive voice means the subject of the sentence is not the actor, but the receiver of the action.

Passive voice example: The house was built (by me).

Now, practice the passive voice with these activities.

Exercise 1 – Identify past participles in the passive voice

Exercise 2 – Practice using passive voice in the past simple

Exercise 3 – Listening practice, passive voice in the past simple

Attempt the quiz below to review your understanding.