Passive Voice

Tense Name

Formula

Active Example

Passive Example

Present Simple

am / is / are + V3

Reporters publish articles.

Articles are published every day.

Past Simple

was / were + V3

They stole the tape yesterday.

The tape was stolen yesterday.

Future Simple

will be + V3

We will send the code tomorrow.

The code will be sent tomorrow.

Present Continuous

am / is / are + being + V3

They are searching the room now.

The room is being searched right now.

Past Continuous

was / were + being + V3

He was typing the letter at 5 PM.

The letter was being typed at 5 PM.

Present Perfect

have / has + been + V3

Someone has opened the door!

The door has just been opened!

Past Perfect

had + been + V3

They had cut the cable before 8 AM.

The cable had been cut before 8 AM.

Modals

modal + be + V3

You must follow the rules.

The rules must be followed.