The passive

20 words

1. 1

   be characterized by + noun / V-inggrammar

   used to describe the main features or qualities of something

   “The period was characterized by rapid social change.”

2. 2

   be due to be + past participlemẫu câu (passive)

   used to say that something is officially scheduled or expected to happen

   “The new terminal is due to be completed by 2024.”

3. 3

   be credited with + noun / V-inggrammar

   used to say someone or something is given praise or recognition for an achievement or action

   “The scientist was credited with discovering the vaccine.”

4. 4

   be considered + noun / adjectivegrammar

   used to say that people regard someone or something as having a particular quality or status

   “In many countries, online learning is considered an important complement to school education.”

5. 5

   be yet to be + past participlemẫu câu (passive)

   used to say that something has not happened up to now

   “The results are yet to be published.”

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   be known as + nounmẫu câu (passive)

   used to say that someone or something is recognized by a particular name or reputation

   “The island is known as a hotspot for biodiversity.”

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   be aimed at + noun / V-inggrammar

   intended to have a particular result or to be used or enjoyed by particular people

   “The campaign is aimed at reducing plastic waste.”

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   be confined to + noun / V-inggrammar

   to be limited to a particular area, subject, or group

   “This problem is not confined to urban areas.”

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   be urged to + Vmẫu câu (passive)

   used to say that someone is being strongly advised or encouraged to do something

   “Residents were urged to evacuate the area immediately.”

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    be deemed + adjective / noungrammar

    used formally to say that something is judged or considered to have a particular quality

    “The proposal was deemed unacceptable by the review panel.”

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    be left to + Vmẫu câu (passive)

    used to indicate that responsibility or a decision is given to someone (often unintentionally)

    “The decision was left to the committee to make.”

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    be plagued by + noungrammar

    suffer a lot from something bad that continues to affect someone or something

    “The airline was plagued by delays last summer.”

13. 13

    be replaced by + noungrammar

    used to say that something has been superseded or exchanged for something else, focusing on the thing that was affected

    “Traditional markets have often been replaced by shopping malls in many towns.”

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    be transformed into + noun / V-inggrammar

    used to say that something has been changed completely into a different form or state

    “An old dock area was transformed into a popular waterfront promenade.”

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    be geared towards + noun / V-inggrammar

    designed or organised to achieve a particular result or to be suitable for particular people

    “The course is geared towards working professionals.”

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    be followed by + noungrammar

    used to say that something comes after something else in time or order

    “The lecture is followed by a question-and-answer session.”

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    be hailed as + nounmẫu câu (passive)

    used to say that someone or something is publicly praised as being a particular thing

    “The scientist was hailed as a pioneer of renewable energy.”

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    be praised for + V-inggrammar

    used to say that someone or something receives praise because of a particular action or quality

    “The school was praised for improving attendance rates.”

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    be limited to + noun / V-inggrammar

    used to say that something is restricted to a particular group, area, or activity

    “Access to the database is limited to registered users.”

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    be implemented by / through + noungrammar

    used to say that a policy, measure, or plan is put into effect by someone or by some method

    “The new curriculum was implemented by the ministry last year.”