The passive voice

Form the passive with be in the required tense and a past participle.

Form the passive with be in the required tense and a past participle. Use it when the action or recipient matters more than the agent; add by when the agent is relevant.

Practical examples

The report was published yesterday.

نُشر التقرير أمس.

Your request is being reviewed.

يُراجع طلبك حاليًا.

The bridge was designed by a local engineer.

صمم الجسر مهندس محلي.

Check your understanding

1. Complete: The documents were ___ this morning.
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