The Passive Voice

The Passive Voice

Lesson 10 of 20

grammar

Phrase workshop

The Passive Voice: study the new material first, then practise.

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Phrases

Learn the phrase, then rebuild or type it

Pay attention to punctuation and capital letters — they count in the exercise.

  • Der Termin musste verschoben werden.

    The appointment had to be postponed.

  • Die Tür ist geschlossen.

    The door is closed. (state)

  • Die Tür wird um acht geschlossen.

    The door is closed at eight. (process)

  • Von wem wurde das beschlossen?

    By whom was that decided?

  • Es ist noch nichts entschieden.

    Nothing has been decided yet.

  • Die Daten werden automatisch gespeichert.

    The data are saved automatically.