Past Participle Verb
The present perfect tense verb
👉 The present perfect tense is a verb tense used to indicate an action or event that has happened in the past but has a connection to the present. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "have" or "has," followed by the past participle of the main verb.
The structure of the present perfect tense
Subject + have/has + past participle
Here are some example sentences using the present perfect tense:
1. I have seen that movie before.
2. We have visited Paris twice.
3. You have studied English for five years.
4. He has finished his homework.
5. She has lived in this city all her life.
6. It has rained heavily today.
7. They have won the championship.
8. John has traveled to many countries.
9. Mary has written a book.
10. The team has scored a goal.
👉 In these sentences, the present perfect tense describes past actions or experiences that have relevance or impact on the present moment. It indicates that the action happened indefinitely in the past and is still relevant or has an effect now.
The past perfect tense
👉 The past perfect tense is a verb tense used to express an action before another action or point in the past. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "had," followed by the past participle of the main verb.
The structure of the past perfect tense
Subject + had + past participle
Here are some example sentences using the past perfect tense:
1. I had already eaten dinner when she arrived.
2. They had finished their homework before the teacher collected it.
3. She had visited that museum before it closed down.
4. He had studied for the test, so he felt prepared.
5. We had watched the movie before it was released in theaters.
6. The train had already left when we reached the station.
7. They had never seen such a beautiful sunset before.
8. Mary had written the letter before she left for vacation.
9. He had lived in that city for ten years before moving away.
10. The team had won the championship three times in a row.
👉 In these sentences, the past perfect tense is used to establish a sequence of events in the past and to show that one action happened before another. It emphasizes completing a step before a specific point or event in history.
The future perfect tense
👉 The future perfect tense is a verb tense used to describe an action that will be completed before a specific future time or event. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "will have" or "shall have" followed by the past participle of the main verb.
The structure of the future perfect tense
Subject + will have / shall have + past participle
Here are some example sentences using the future perfect tense:
By next week, I will have finished my project.
They will have graduated from college by the end of the year.
She will have read all the books in the series by the time the new one is released.
He will have saved enough money to buy a car by the end of the summer.
We will have completed our journey by the time the sun sets.
They will have been married for 10 years on their anniversary.
By the time you arrive, I will have already left.
She will have learned how to play the piano by turning 16.
By the end of the day, he will have finished writing the report.
We will have reached our destination by the time night falls.
👉 In these sentences, the future perfect tense expresses an action that will be completed before a specified time or event. It indicates anticipating an action's completion concerning a specific point in the future.
✍️ The have/has, had, shall have/will have forms used to support the verbs here are different states of the infinitive verb "To have."
Passive Voice with a past participle
Passive Voice Verbs - Present Tense
✍️ The infinitive "To be" verb form is an auxiliary. They are: am, is, are, was, were, shall be, and will be.
👉 The passive voice focuses on the action done to the subject rather than the subject acting. In the present tense, passive voice verbs are formed using the appropriate form of the auxiliary verb "to be" (am, is, are) followed by the past participle of the main verb.
The Present tense structure of the Passive Voice
object + am/is/are + past participle
Here are some examples of passive voice verbs in the present tense:
1. The car is washed by John.
2. The house is cleaned every week.
3. The book is written by a famous author.
4. The cake is baked by my mom.
5. The room is decorated for the party.
6. The letter is typed by the secretary.
7. The picture is painted by an artist.
8. The dishes are washed by the dishwasher.
9. The report is prepared by the team.
10. The work is done by a skilled technician.
Passive voice verbs in the past tense, starting with different pronouns:
1. I am given a gift on my birthday.
2. You are given a chance to prove yourself.
3. He is given the responsibility of leading the team.
4. She is given a scholarship to study abroad.
5. It is given special attention by the teacher.
6. We are given an opportunity to participate in the competition.
7. They are given the keys to the new house.
8. John is given a promotion at work.
9. Mary is given a standing ovation for her performance.
10. The students are given a break between classes.
👉 In these examples, the pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they) are followed by the verb "am/are/is" and the word "given." This construction indicates that the subject receives or is given something.
👉 In these sentences, the focus is on the action being done to the subject. The subject of the sentence is not acting directly but is instead receiving the action. The auxiliary verb "is/are" indicates the present tense and the main verb's past participle describes the action being done.
Passive Voice Verbs - Past Tense
👉 In the past tense, passive voice verbs are formed using the appropriate form of the auxiliary verb "to be" (was, were) followed by the past participle of the main verb.
The Past tense structure of the Passive Voice
object + was/were + past participle
Here are some examples of passive voice verbs in the past tense:
1. The car was washed by John.
2. The house was cleaned yesterday.
3. The book was written by a famous author.
4. The cake was baked by my mom last night.
5. The room was decorated for the party.
6. The letter was typed by the secretary earlier.
7. The picture was painted by an artist long ago.
8. The dishes were washed by the dishwasher.
9. The report was prepared by the team last week.
10. The work was done by a skilled technician.
👉 In these sentences, the focus is on the action being done to the subject. The auxiliary verb "was/were" indicates the past tense and the main verb's past participle describes the action being done.
Passive voice verbs in the past tense, starting with different pronouns:
1. I was given a present by my friend.
2. You were informed about the meeting by email.
3. He was awarded a scholarship for his achievements.
4. She was invited to the party by her colleague.
5. It was discovered by scientists last year.
6. We were greeted warmly by the host.
7. They were asked to submit their assignments by the teacher.
8. John was assigned a task by his manager.
9. Mary was praised for her outstanding performance.
10. The students were taught by a knowledgeable teacher.
👉 In these sentences, the passive voice is formed by using the appropriate form of the auxiliary verb "to be" (was, were) followed by the past participle of the main verb. The pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they) indicate who the action is happening to.
Passive Voice Verbs - Future Tense
👉 In the future tense, passive voice verbs are formed using the appropriate form of the auxiliary verb "will be" followed by the past participle of the main verb.
The Future tense structure of the Passive Voice
object + will be + past participle
Here are some examples of passive voice verbs in the future tense:
- The report will be reviewed by the manager.
- The package will be delivered tomorrow.
- The project will be completed by the end of the month.
- The cake will be baked by a professional baker.
- The movie will be watched by millions of people.
- The house will be renovated next year.
- The decision will be made by the board of directors.
- The documents will be signed by the authorized person.
- The repairs will be done by the maintenance team.
- The event will be organized by the event planner.
👉 In these sentences, the focus is on the action that will be done to the subject in the future. The auxiliary verb "will be" indicates the future tense, and the past participle of the main verb describes the action being done.
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