Have you ever noticed how sometimes we focus more on the action itself rather than who is doing it? That’s where passive voice comes in! It’s useful, simple, and helps us sound more natural when sharing information. Let's explore together how we use passive voice in different tenses—past, present, and future.
Imagine this: You walk into a bakery, and the smell of freshly baked bread fills the air. You see a sign that says: 'Bread is made here every morning.'
The focus is on the action (making bread), not on who makes it. This is how we use present simple passive: object + am/is/are + past participle
Now, think about a famous discovery. When the first telephone was created, we say: 'The first telephone was invented in 1876.'
The action happened in the past, so we use past simple passive: object + was/were + past participle
What about things that will happen? Imagine this: Your favourite book is being turned into a movie. You hear: 'The film will be released next summer!'
This is how we use future simple passive: object + will be + past participle
Using passive voice helps us focus on the action rather than the person doing it. It’s often used in news, science, and formal writing. Plus, it makes English more interesting and easier to understand!
