The Passive Voice — El pasivo

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The Passive Voice — El pasivo

Grammar Reference

Form Example
Ser passiveser + pp (agreeing) + por + agentLa ley fue aprobada por el parlamento.
Estar + ppestar + pp = resulting stateLa tienda estaba cerrada. (state)
Se pasivose + verb (3rd p., agrees with subject)Se vendieron mil entradas.
Impersonal sese + 3rd sing. (no specific subject)Se dice que va a llover.
With pronounse + indirect pronoun + verbSe me concedió la beca.
Se pasivo ruleVerb agrees with logical subjectSe vende piso (sing.) / Se venden pisos (pl.)

The Passive Voice — El pasivo — Exercises

Choose the right passive form

Tap the best option for each gap.

Complete with the right passive

Type the missing word — no accents needed.

Passive choices

Choose the correct analysis or form.

The Passive Voice — El pasivo — Answer Key

Choose the right passive form

Complete with the right passive

Passive choices