Learn the English grammar ‘passives’. Learn the meaning, the structure and things you need to note when using this English grammar. Master the grammar by studying and reading aloud the example sentences which contain 'passives'. Learn more by visiting me at www.SirEnglish.com

17. Example sentences for passives
Read these sentences aloud. Think about the meaning and
structure we studied. Train your brain to master passives.

18. Everybody was saved after the cruise
ship hit an iceberg and started to sink.

19. Tim: When was the parcel sent?
Ryan: It was sent last week, but it still
hasn’t arrived. There must be a problem.

20. Thousands of endangered animals are
killed by hunters every year. Often, they
are shot simply for pleasure.

21. Paul: Were you invited to Jason’s birthday
party?
Harry: Yes, he invited me. He told me it’s on
Saturday at 8pm.

22. Ants are one of the most successful
creatures ever in terms of spreading
around the planet. They are found on
almost every country on Earth.

23. Student: How are mountains made?
Teacher: They are often formed when two
tectonic plates collide and are pushed
upwards.

24. I was given this ring by my late
grandmother. I always wear it when I go
somewhere special.

25. The film was awarded nine prizes, which
makes it one of the most successful
movies ever.

26. The vast majority of car crashes are
caused by careless driving or drink
driving.

27. I didn’t have enough money to pay the
bus fare, but I was kindly given some by
another passenger.

28. Did you hear the news? John was fired
from his job yesterday, but no one knows
why.

29. The old machinery was taken out of
service and was replaced by modern
equipment.

30. Nina: Where were these photographs taken?
This place looks amazing.
Chris: They were taken in a beautiful forest on
our trip to Canada.

31. The underdog was declared the winner
of the presidential race, and the people
who voted for him rejoiced.

32. Fiona: Were you selected as a contestant for
the TV show?
Amy: I was chosen as a replacement, which
means if someone can’t attend, I will appear
on the show.

33. The neighbours always play loud music at
night. I hate it, but my wife isn’t
bothered by it.

34. A breakthrough cure was discovered by
scientists last week. Patients were given
the medicine and were cured within
hours.

35. The story of the gift-giving Santa Claus
and his reindeer is told all over the
world. He has now become a symbol of
Christmas.

36. Protestors were prevented from getting
near the building by police barriers.
Thankfully, no violence was reported.

37. The astronauts were helped out of the
space shuttle after their successful year-
long mission. They were greeted by a
cheering crowd.