Form
- be + past participle: The letter was written by Ali.
- Active: Ali wrote the letter → Passive: The letter was written by Ali.
When to use
- When the doer is unknown or unimportant: The road is being repaired.
Key idea
The passive voice (be + past participle) focuses on the action or receiver rather than the doer.
Remember
Use the passive when the doer is unknown or unimportant.