Passive in English | infinitive | perfect infinitive | present perfect | present & past continuous

[@devashikajayamanna2255]

The situation is serious. Something must be done before it's too late. Thank you for this lesson. ❤❤

[@oxfordenglishnow]

You are so welcome

[@NamNguyenVan-bz4wx]

Thank you teacher! The lesson was very helpful to me. It carefully summarizes almost the grammar knowledge of passive forms. I love the "your turn" section where you gave learners instructing examples and you left us number 5 to challenge our understanding. My answer is: The situation is serious, something must be done before it's too late. See you again, teacher.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Great job! You got it right! 🙏

[@sameerkapoor5697]

@@oxfordenglishnow how to make passive voice of infinitive with perfect continuous tense. Fr example. He has been reading the book fr two hours. How to form it in passive voice of infinitive. Please message me

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[@hananabdellah1596]

The situation is serious . Something must be done before it is too late .

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Your right Hanan! First prize to you for being the first to get it right ! 🎉

[@andreagiraldomdphd.8376]

It has been a utterly splendid, exquisite and flawless lesson. I'm particularly joyful , blissful and elated with that opulent topic. It is to my liking; moreover, it appeals to me. Henceforward, I must address you as Her Majesty the Queen Of English language. Thank you very much indeed. Far thee well , dearest Prof. Andrea

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Wow ! Thanks Andrea! You are so kind ! 😀

[@zabmaj1990]

Someone has written a very polite comment in a formal style. Be careful!

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Zab Maj Thanks. Ba careful ?

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@@andreagiraldomdphd.8376 It might be misconstrued as something else. Hahhaha

[@maxthirtyseven]

Thanks Sarah, your explanations are always clear and useful.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Thanks Maximiliano, appreciate your support 🙏🏼

[@davidguerra1001]

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[@oxfordenglishnow]

My pleasure!

[@LinetRebecca-t3g]

good teaching I love it

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Glad to hear that

[@zabmaj1990]

Your lessons are so perfect for English learners. Thank you for exploring the grammatical niceties of the English language. If you could please explain the differences between the following phrases: For this reason vs for that reason Import for you vs important to you What this means for you vs what this means to you resulted vs resulting Kind regards

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Zab, thanks for the positive comment! I’ll see what I can do for your suggestions!

[@MrsInesMiranda]

Answer to sentence #5: "The situation is serious. Something must be done before it's too late."

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Well done Ines! Good answer!

[@thoureno9828]

Thank you so much for your useful teachin!

[@oxfordenglishnow]

You're very welcome!

[@abmaliknematkardam1869]

Thanks for all. From Uzbekistan.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Abmalik, welcome to my channel!

[@nouhailaikken7945]

Hi the most wonderful teacher; could you clarify for me this "passive sentence is being done to the subject" ?

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Yes, Nouhaila, the passive is when the subject of the clause receives the action.

[@nouhailaikken7945]

@@oxfordenglishnow I see thanks a lot ❤

[@noorahmadhabibi3204]

The last sentence passive is be+v3 in passive infintive must be done. Sir i have question how an a simple present tense sentence like the last sentence as a home work you gave, can conver to passive in simple infinitive passive? Something must be done before it's to late

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi, your answer is correct. Well done!

[@juanfunes9972]

Te amo señora que habla tierno englich

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@zandm6364]

Hi teacher...is the passive form more formal than the active or the opossite is true??

[@oxfordenglishnow]

In general, I would say yes it is.

[@alinawazali7791]

Good teaching

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Thanks and welcome

[@عبداللهاحمدمحمودملطان]

Thanks teacher i really appreciate it 😌😌

[@oxfordenglishnow]

You're welcome 😊

[@mahdisalmanizadegan5595]

The situation is serious. Something must be done by someone before it's too late.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi, Well done! Your sentence is correct but you don't need the "by someone" as that is implied when using the passive. The situation is serious. Something must be done before it's too late. I hope that helps!

[@alishasperidotboutique9095]

amazing 👍🏻 Thank you so much.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

My pleasure, Iqra 🙏

[@amitshukla7461]

Hello mam, can you answer me, "Bridge has been being constructed for 2 month." What will be the alternate sentence for it. How can I correct it?

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Amit, thank you for your question. I think this would be better: "The bridge has been under construction for 2 months." Hope this helps! 🙏

[@amitshukla7461]

@@oxfordenglishnow thanks mam 🙏🙏🙏

[@sauravsharma3649]

Mam what is the difference between perfect infinitive and past perfect?

[@oxfordenglishnow]

The perfect infinitive is a construction that involves "to have" + past participle and is often used to show the completion of an action before another action or point in time, while the past perfect tense involves "had" + past participle and is used to describe an action completed before another past action or a specific past moment. I hope that helps!

[@harvindersinghmalhi8384]

The situation is serious something must be done before it gets late.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

That's right, Harvinder. Well done!

[@Childrensmathes]

Madam,are there any differences among these words?probably,perhaps,may be,possibly etc:please clarify.p Siva Rao,India

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Siva, probably means that something is highly likely to happen whereas perhaps, maybe and possibly show more doubt. They are possible but not sure. Hope that helps 🙏🏼

[@andreagiraldomdphd.8376]

Dear Splendid Prof , what about these sentences: a) More than fifty people HAVE BEEN evacuated SO FAR. or b) More than fifty people HAVE BEEN BEING evacuated SO FAR. If I use " so far = until now " the action is completed at that moment, thus I should use Present perfect in passive voice and not present perfect continuous in passive voice . c) The cathedral WAS renovated in the 1970s and not "...has been renovated in the 1970s" I use was renovated because of "in the 1970S in specific time" Am I wrong ? Please help me ! I do love English language, but sometime it makes my crazy. Thank you kindly. A

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Andrea, With your first 2 sentences, a is correct. a) More than fifty people HAVE BEEN evacuated SO FAR. As for your sentence c) I agree WAS is the correct answer because we have the time flag of the 1970s and the action is complete. Hope that helps!

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[@beautifulnature3250]

hiiiii, infinitive | perfect infinitive | present perfect | present & past continuous___ these are american grammar or british grammar ?

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Behnam, I am teaching British grammar as I am from Oxford in the UK.

[@ameersadiq2422]

Xyz construction company its singular why did you use are instead of is..??

[@oxfordenglishnow]

My mistake. Sorry.

[@janakp2252]

The situation is serious, something must be done before it's too late. While on this subject could you pls kind enough to correct the following sentences (1)He is admitted to having been the member of the gang (2)He is admitted to have been the member of the gang.which one is natural and correct.your kind response is highly appreciated.thx lot ma'am.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Jana, I would say, “He has admitted to being a member of the gang.” This sounds the most natural to me. I hope that helps!

[@rubaalwaleed5208]

Answer: the situation is serious. Something must be done before it is too late.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

That's right too! well done! 😊

[@mariamkinen8036]

Basic.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Maria!

[@mariamkinen8036]

Oxford English Now ...but ok. Love to you.

[@nirupamomin6362]

How would you change this sentence; May I have your scooter tomorrow ?

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Nirupa, I don't see why you would want to change this question into a passive. Have I misunderstood your question!

[@LinetRebecca-t3g]

good teaching I love it

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@englishwithjardhian]

The situation is serious. Something must be done before it’s too late.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Correct. Well done!

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The situation is serious. Something must be done before it is too late.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Well done! Perfect answer !

[@1968tukta]

The situation is serious. Something must be done before it's too late.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

well done!