Passive VoiceVoz Passiva

Voz Ativa

• Sujeito + verbo + objeto

I played football yesterday.

She bought a book.

Voz Passiva

• Independe de quem fez

• Sujeito + verbo to be + verbo principal no particípio passado

He wrote a book.

A book was written (by him).

Voz Passiva

• Simple PresentWashes – is washed

• Simple PastWashed – was washed

• Simple FutureWill wash – will be washed

Voz Passiva

• Present ContinuousIs washing – is being washed

• Past ContinuousWas washing – was being washed

• Immediate FutureIs going to wash – is going to be washed

Voz Passiva

• Present PerfectHas washed – has been washed

• Past PerfectHad washed – had been washed

Voz Passiva

Three cats was rescued.

The reports were handed in.

The blue car was crashed into.

The poem was learned.

The book has been forgotten.

The DVD recorder has not been repaired.