Passive Voice: By Agent Usage
Learn when to include or omit 'by + agent' in passive voice. Master the rules for famous people, unknown agents, and general statements.
Level: B1-B2Difficulty: medium⏱️ 15 minutes
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Question 1
Transform the active sentences into passive voice. Decide whether to include or omit the agent (by...) based on context.
Active: Someone stole my bike.
💡 Tips for Success
- •Omit: unknown agents (someone, somebody), general agents (people, they)
- •Include: famous people, specific causes, surprising information
- •Include: when the agent provides important context or credibility
- •Omit: when the agent is obvious or unimportant
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