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THE PASSIVE
I Present Passive
Describe the operation of the new speed trap by converting each of these statements to
the Present Passive.
GRAMMAR REVIEW
I With the help of this diagram, sequence these steps in the operation of an Electronic
Point of Sale (EPOS) till. Then write a description of its operation in the Present Passive.
A The scanner converts the barcode into electrical pulses.
B The branch computer sends the price and description of the product to the EPOS
till.
C The scanner reads the barcode.
D The branch computer records the sale of the product.
E The till shows the item and price.
F The checkout operator scans the item.
G The scanner sends the pulses to the branch computer.
H The till prints the item and price on the paper receipt.
I The branch computer searches the stock file for a product matching the barcode
European Article Number (EAN).
THE PASSIVE
The passive voice is common in scientific writing where the action described is felt to be
more important than the actors.
Note that passive sentences always contain some form of the verb TO BE together with
the PAST PARTICIPLE.
I Rewrite each of the following sentences in the passive:
Model
(B) Protective relays may close the trip circuit immediately or after a definite time
interval.
The trip circuit may be closed immediately or after a definite time interval BY protective
relays.
II Turn these sentences into the PASSIVE FORM, use the agent where necessary.
4. Computer technology has made household appliances smarter and feature richer.
11. If EVAs live up to the developer's claims, they could provide the illusion of
13. If the EVA does not have an answer, it will interrogate the questioner, record the
response, and add the answer to its database for further enquiries.