The Passive Voice

The Passive Voice

Lesson 20 of 20

grammar

Chapter check

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

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Grammar

Chapter check — study, then test

This is the last lesson in the chapter. Review the material below, then the quiz begins.

  • Vorgangspassiv: werden + Partizip II. Zustandspassiv: sein + Partizip II.
  • von + agent when needed. Often the agent is omitted because it is unknown or obvious.
  • Modal + passive: Das muss repariert werden. Impersonal: Es wird getanzt.