Passive voice

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Why do we use the passive voice? 

We use the passive when we want to show that the person/thing experiencing the action, is more important than who or what is performing the action. (the subject)

So, in the passive voice, the most important thing or person becomes the subject of the sentence.

The computer will be repaired tomorrow 

We are only interested in the computer, and when it is going to be repaired,

NOT who is going to repair it.

Teachers require the students to watch an educational video on the new subject.
The students ______________________ an educational video on the new subject.

2. My bank manager is signing the document as we speak.
The document _______________ as we speak.

3. Many people will be celebrating the football team’s victory in the streets tonight!
The football team’s victory ___________________ in the streets tonight.

4. People have been giving out emergency medical supplies to the villagers.
Emergency medical supplies ____________________ to the villagers.

5. In India, people believe that cows are holy.
In India, _______________ that cows are holy.

6. Someone has stolen my bicycle from outside the supermarket.
My bicycle _________________ from outside the supermarket.

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