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Good afternoon , everyone! Remember me? I’m Sureeporn. How have you been?. How are things going with you?. I’m sure everyone has been fine. Let’s get started now!. I’ve got some questions for you. Do you still remember our previous lessons?. That wasn’t too hard,was it?.
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Good afternoon, everyone! Remember me? I’m Sureeporn. How have you been? How are things going with you?
I’m sure everyone has been fine. Let’s get started now! I’ve got some questions for you. Do you still remember our previous lessons? That wasn’t too hard,was it?
What’s happening to your green car now? It’s being washed at the moment.
During our trip to Loei, our car got a puncture. Well, we got it fixed. It was fixed by my father. How did you solve the problem then?
Where’s your dog? He’s been taken for a walk. He’s not here.
What happened to the teddy bear? It was stolen by a little boy. It’s gone now. Do you want to know what happened?
What happened to your suitcase?. Believe it or not? It was carried away by Nok Auk. It’s hard to believe but it is true.
What will happen to the hotdog? Oh, don’t worry! It will be eaten by one of us.
That was a preview of verb forms as markers of focus. Thayakamon, where are you? We need your help. You did very well. Now, I’ll askThayakamon to talk more about it.
I’m right here waiting for you. What do you want me to talk about? Markers of focus? That’s very simple.
In English sentences, a person or an object being affected by an action or event may be emphasized. With such emphasis, the sentence takes a PASSIVE construction. You may be more familiar with Passive Voice.
A passive construction takes the following form: NP 2 + V- BE + P.P. + (BY NP 1) A picture is being painted (by the boy).
Suratwadeewas entertained by her friend when they went to Phukradueng. Many beautiful songs were played at the camp.
Forms of verb to be in passive voice vary according to different tenses. Present Simple takes: is am are
Let’s study the forms of verbs in simple tenses. Tense Active Passive Pres S. eat(s) is eaten Past S. ate was eaten Futr S. will eat will be eaten
Literature courses at MSU are taught by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wajuppa Tossa.
How often is a Valentine Party held? It is held only once a year.
How often are the birds fed? The birds are fed three times a day.
How often is your room cleaned? It is cleaned once a week.
How many flowers are picked each day? About ten flowers are gathered each day.
Now let’s work on Exercise 1 together. Are you ready?
EXERCISE 1 • 1. Our papers are delivered …... • 2. His plants are usually watered twice…. • 3. Rice is grown during the rainy season. • 4. The milk is brought to my door. • 5. The letters are left in the hall. • 6. This box is cleared three times a day. • 7. The street is swept every day. • 8. Many people are killed and injured….. • 9. A lot of time is wasted in the …... • 10. The clay is obtained from the…..
Very well done! Congratulations! The forms of‘to be’inPast Simple tense include: was were
How many frogs were caught by the kids last night? Two frogs were caught, one by Sutthiwat and another by Suppanit.
Ouch! What happened to Athiwat’s friend? He was bitten at the buttock by a turtle.
What happened to your tent at the camp? That was unbelievable! Our tent was visitedby an ox.
Now let’s work on Exercise 2 together. Are you ready?
EXERCISE 2 • 1. The ball was thrown away. • 2. Their guests were taken for a ride….. • 3. A Farewell to Arms was written by E…. • 4. The windows were smashed. • 5. The light was switched on and the door.. • 6. The police were informed of the accident. • 7. Last year 1500 houses were built. • 8. Twenty bottles of whisky were stolen…. • 9. The man was arrested. • 10. This box was last cleared at 2.30 today.
EXERCISE 2 • 11. Her son was bought a new bicycle. • 12. His boat was named Belle. • 13. She was given a very nice Christmas present. • 14. I was told a funny story. • 15. I was asked a number of questions.
That was very good! Next, the only form of ‘to be’in Future Simple tense is will be Any auxiliary verb also takes ‘be’ in passive voice. can be may be should be has to be used to be etc.
What will happen to the rocket you have made? It will be ignitedand launched tomorrow afternoon.
What ‘s our plan for entertainment during our trip to Phu Kradueng next week?? Oh, don’t worry! We will be entertained by Athikarn and Surachet
Do you think chickens are lovely animals? Yes, they are. They can be raised as pets.
EXERCISE 3 • 1. The young rice should be transplanted.. • 2. The potatoes will be dug up soon. • 3. The building must be pulled down …. • 4. The strange noise could be heard. • 5. The work could be done every easily. • 6. The naughty boy might be punished. • 7. The map will be drawn and coloured. • 8. The wood will probably be hardened and sawed. • 9. The paintings will be exhibited next year. • 10. His philosophy needs to be emphasized.
EXERCISE 3 • 11. This lesson ought to be reviewed thoroughly. • 12. The disease should be dealt with as carefully as….. • 13. The project should be publicized as much…. • 14. Their products need to be advertised as…. • 15. The machine will be tested next month.
Let’s study the forms of verbs in continuous tenses. Tense Active Passive Pres C. is eating is being eaten Past C. was eating was being eaten Futr C. will be eating No Passive
Let’s continue with the next tenses! Verb to be in Present Continuous tense takes: is being are being am being
What’s happening over there now? A big catfish is being caught at the moment.
What’s happening at the camp right now? Some food is being prepared this very moment.
The piano lesson is being taught by a generous instructor now.
That’s not all yet! Verb to be in Past Continuous tense takes: was being were being
The toy was being broken apart by a little boy when I found it.
