GRAMMAR BANK
UNIT 4. GRAMMAR B
THE PAST SIMPLE PASSIVE AND FUTURE PASSIVE
The Past Simple Passive
English uses the passive voice in the past to stress the effect of an action that happened in the past, rather than the cause of that action.
More than 3,200 guests attended the opening ceremony. (Past Simple Active)
The opening ceremony was attendee by more than 3,200 guests. (Past Simple Passive)
HOW TO FORM

SUBJECT | WAS/WERE | PAST PARTICIPLE | BY
This lesson | was | studied | by most students.
These lessons | were | studied | by most students.

More examples:
The house was cleaned by the cleaning lady on Monday.
The storybook was read by the teacher to the students yesterday morning.
The cookies were not baked by grandma for the family gathering.
The email was written by John to his friend last month.
Was the car fixed by the mechanic yesterday?
Future Passive
English uses the passive voice in the future to stress the effect of an action that will
happen in the future, rather than the cause of that action.
The Future Passive is usually formed with will or be going to.

Future | Future Passive
They will realise exciting projects. They are going to send an email soon. | Exciting projects will be realised. An email is going to be sent soon.

HOW TO FORM

SUBJECT | WILL BE | PAST PARTICIPLE | BY
This lesson | will be | studied | by most students.
SUBJECT | AM/IS/ARE GOING TO BE | PAST PARTICIPLE | BY
These lessons | are going to be | studied | by most students.

More examples:
The movie will be watched by us on Friday night.
The new playground is going to be built by the construction workers next month.
The party decorations will be hung by the volunteers before the event.
Will the report be sent manager next week?
The cake will not be decorated by the baker for the birthday celebration.
Are you going to be sent abroad to study?