Expertlatin
- Can a transitive verb be used in passive voice?
- What is transitive verb in passive voice examples?
- Why can only transitive verbs be put in passive voice?
Can a transitive verb be used in passive voice?
A transitive verb is used with a direct object and can be used in the passive voice. An intransitive verb is not used with a direct object and can't be used in the passive voice.
What is transitive verb in passive voice examples?
The verb in the transitive passive voice always has is, am, are, was, were, be, being, or been as an auxiliary or helping verb. Source: Lesson 4. Examples: The ball was kicked by the boy.
Why can only transitive verbs be put in passive voice?
By definition, only transitive verbs can be made passive because their direct objects in the active-voice sentence can be transformed into the subject of the passive-voice sentence.
