Describing products and services (Passive Form)

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• Vocational Education

Describing products and services

But why??

The passive voice is used when:

• we describe technical processes,
• we don't know who the actor is,
• we don't want to mention the actor,
• we are more interested in the process/action,
• what is happening is more important than who is doing it.

Construction

To form the passive we need:

(to) BE + PAST PARTICIPLE

• Only the verb (to) BE is conjugated! 
• The PAST PARTICIPLE does not change at all!

If we want to mention who/what has done something, we use 'by'.

Tenses Passive Voice 

Simple Present

Simple Past

Present Continuous

Past Continuous

Present Perfect

Past Perfect

(Future & Modal)

Steps to Form the Present Passive

Active: The teacher uploads the class schedule in Teams.

Step 1. Underline the Direct Object.

Step 2. Underline the Subject.

Step 3. Switch the position of the Subject with the Direct Object.

Step 4. Underline the verb and note the tense.

Step 5. What is the past participle of the verb? (Simple Present)

Step 6. Add a form of (to) BE -am/are/is- + Past Participle of the verb.

Passive: The class schedule is uploaded in Teams (by the teacher).

The stages to produce Biodiesel

The stages to produce Biodiesel

In the beginning of the process, photosynthesis is created as oil crops harness light from the sun. In the second stage, seeds are harvested from these plants. After this, crude vegetable oil is extracted from the seeds. Following this step, this liquid is purified and becomes refined vegetable oil. Alcohol is then added during the process of transesterification. This  creates biodiesel as well as a separate product called glycerol, which is used for the food and cosmetic industries. Next, the biodiesel is used to power vehicles. Finally, the use of these machines creates energy as well as releasing CO2 into the atmosphere.

To describe a process we use the passive voice & sequencing words.

The stages to produce Biodiesel

In the beginning of the process, photosynthesis is created as oil crops harness light from the sun. In the second stage, seeds are harvested from these plants. After this, crude vegetable oil is extracted from the seeds. Following this step, this liquid is purified and becomes refined vegetable oil. Alcohol is then added during the process of transesterification. This creates biodiesel as well as a separate product called glycerol, which is used for the food and cosmetic industries. Next, the biodiesel is used to power vehicles. Finally, the use of these machines creates energy as well as releasing CO2 into the atmosphere.

How bricks are made for the building industry. 

Overall, there are seven stages in the process, beginning with the digging up of clay and culminating in delivery.

To begin, the clay used to make the bricks is dug up from the ground by a large digger. This clay is then placed onto a metal grid, which is used to break up the clay into smaller pieces. A roller assists in this process.

Following this, sand and water are added to the clay, and this mixture is turned into bricks by either placing it into a mould or using a wire cutter. Next, these bricks are placed in an oven to dry for 24 – 48 hours.

In the subsequent stage, the bricks go through a heating and cooling process. They are heated in a kiln at a moderate and then a high temperature (ranging from 200c to 1300c), followed by a cooling process in a chamber for 2 – 3 days. Finally, the bricks are packed and delivered to their destinations.

How bricks are made for the building industry.

 Overall, there are seven stages in the process, beginning with the digging up of clay and culminating in delivery.

To begin, the clay used to make the bricks is dug up from the ground by a large digger. This clay is then placed onto a metal grid, which is used to break up the clay into smaller pieces. A roller assists in this process.

Following this, sand and water are added to the clay, and this mixture is turned into bricks by either placing it into a mould or using a wire cutter. Next, these bricks are placed in an oven to dry for 24 – 48 hours.

In the subsequent stage, the bricks go through a heating and cooling process. They are heated in a kiln at a moderate and then a high temperature (ranging from 200c to 1300c), followed by a cooling process in a chamber for 2 – 3 days. Finally, the bricks are packed and delivered to their destinations.

(to) soak - (to) fry- (to) leave - (to) add - (to) sell - (to) rinse - (to) remove

(to) peel  -(to) distribute -(to) make - (to) slice -(to) put

This device is made in Germany.

1. active - present tense
2. passive - present tense
3. active - past tense
4. passive - past tense

active / passive
my friend always gives me a present on my birthday.

1. active
2. passive

Active sentence = present simple
'To be' in passive sentence =

1. was / were
2. am / is / are
3. will be

Evaluation 1: I recognize the present simple passive.

Which sentence is in the present simple passive?

1. How do they make the cookies?
2. How are the cookies made?
3. I love baking.
4. Baseball is played with nine players on the team

Make a passive (use present simple):
Lots of books ... (buy) by my father every year.

1. are bought
2. is bought
3. were bought
4. have been bought

Present simple passive. Choose the correct option.
The workers ....... well.

1. aren't paid
2. isn't pay
3. pays
4. aren't pays

Present simple passive. Choose the correct option.
This soup ....... with carrots.

1. is make
2. is maked
3. is made
4. are made

Active sentence = present simple
'To be' in passive sentence =

1. was / were
2. am / is / are
3. will be

Which sentence is correct in the present passive?

1. The door closed.
2. The door was closed.
3. The door is closed.
4. I closed the door.

https:

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I know what a 'passive' sentence is and can create passive sentences in present and past simple.

1. Yes
2. No
3. Almost

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