The passive

20 words

1. 1

   be used to + Vgrammar

   used to indicate the purpose something serves (e.g. This tool is used to measure...)

   “This device is used to measure air quality in urban areas.”

2. 2

   be seen as + noun / adjectivegrammar

   to be perceived or regarded in a particular way (e.g. X is seen as important).

   “The policy is seen as beneficial by many economists.”

3. 3

   be provided with + noungrammar frame

   to receive something that is supplied to someone (e.g. materials, help, information).

   “International students were provided with orientation packs on arrival.”

4. 4

   There + be + past participle (existential passive)grammar

   A structure used to say that something exists or has been reported/observed; focuses on the existence or occurrence of something.

   “There have been reported several cases of fraud in the study.”

5. 5

   be intended to + Vgrammar frame

   to be designed or planned for a particular purpose; used to state purpose or intention.

   “The new policy is intended to reduce carbon emissions from factories.”

6. 6

   be divided into + noungrammar

   To be separated into parts, groups, or categories; commonly used to describe charts or classifications.

   “The population was divided into three age groups.”

7. 7

   be referred to as + noungrammar frame

   to be called or named in a particular way; used to introduce a term or label.

   “This phenomenon is often referred to as 'the digital divide' in policy reports.”

8. 8

   be granted + noungrammar frame

   to be officially given something such as permission, rights, or funding.

   “The research team was granted funding for a three‑year study.”

9. 9

   be confronted with + noungrammar

   To face a difficult situation, problem, or challenge.

   “The government was confronted with a sudden rise in unemployment.”

10. 10

    be attributed to + noun / V-ingphrase (passive/causation)

    to be said to be caused by something

    “The decline in bee populations is often attributed to pesticide use.”

11. 11

    be denied + noun / V-inggrammar frame

    to be refused something or prevented from doing something.

    “Many applicants were denied entry because they did not meet the visa requirements.”

12. 12

    be forced to + Vgrammar

    To be made to do something because of pressure or necessity.

    “Residents were forced to evacuate after the landslide.”

13. 13

    be regarded as + noun / adjectivephrase (passive/perception)

    to be thought of or considered to have a particular quality or role

    “The novel is widely regarded as a modern classic.”

14. 14

    be linked to + nounphrase (passive/connection)

    to be connected with something, often implying a relationship or cause

    “Higher sugar intake has been linked to increased risk of diabetes.”

15. 15

    be deprived of + noungrammar

    To have something important taken away or to be lacking something essential.

    “Many children were deprived of education during the conflict.”

16. 16

    be involved in + noun / V-ingphrase (passive/adjective)

    to take part in or be connected with an activity or event

    “Many students were involved in organising the charity event.”

17. 17

    be open to + noun / V-inggrammar frame

    to be willing to consider or accept something (ideas, suggestions, change).

    “The council is open to new proposals for reducing traffic in the city centre.”

18. 18

    be accompanied by + nounphrase (passive/description)

    to occur together with something else; to be joined by

    “The new policy was accompanied by a public awareness campaign.”

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    be blamed for + noun / V-ingphrase (passive/blame)

    to be held responsible for something bad that has happened

    “The company was blamed for the oil spill.”

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    be exempt from + noungrammar

    To be officially not required to do something or not subject to a rule or obligation.

    “Students with medical certificates were exempt from the exam.”