Rule Overview
| Tense | BE Form | Main Verb | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Present Simple | am / is / are | + V3 / -ed | The tea is made. |
| Past Simple | was / were | The tea was made. |
* V3 = Past Participle (e.g., eaten, seen, written).
* Use by to say who did the action (e.g., by my sister).
1. Active or Passive?
Read the sentence. Choose if it is Active (subject does the action) or Passive (action happens to the subject).
2. Present Simple Passive
Choose the correct form of the verb (is / are).
3. Past Simple Passive
Fill in the gaps with was or were.
4. Mix: Present & Past
Write the full passive verb (e.g., "is made", "were cooked"). Look at the time markers.