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Examples of Passive Verbs, Along with their Definitions and Characteristics

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Kapanlagi.com - Not only in foreign languages, but in Indonesian language there is also something called a verb. There are several types of verbs, one of which is a passive verb. What is a passive verb? And how are examples of passive verbs? You certainly want to know. A passive verb is a verb where the subject appears to be affected by an action that makes it seem like suffering or enduring.

So this verb is used for objects that do not do something but receive something, so the subject is passive. And it is used for something that is suffering, like being hit, scolded, helped, and many more. Besides examples of passive verbs in the form of words, you can also learn examples of passive verbs in the form of sentences.

Therefore, from various sources, here are examples of passive verbs along with their meanings and characteristics that you can learn. Let's check it out KLovers.

 

1. Passive Verbs Are

Before knowing examples of passive verbs, we must first understand the meaning of passive verbs. Passive verbs are a type of verb that falls into classification based on its subject. In accordance with the definition of verbs, to express an activity or work performed by the subject.

The definition of passive verbs is not much different from other verbs. However, passive verbs are used when the subject is subjected to a job or action. The form of passive verbs whose subject is subjected to work is usually prefixed with the words 'di-' or 'ter-'.

Therefore, in a sentence with a passive verb, the subject appears to be subjected to work, making it appear as if it is suffering, enduring, or undergoing an action. Examples include being swallowed, burned, kissed, eaten, stepped on, and so on.

 

2. Characteristics of Passive Verbs

After knowing the definition of passive verbs, you also need to know the characteristics of passive verbs. These characteristics are useful for distinguishing between passive verbs and other verbs. The following are the characteristics of passive verbs that you can know:

1. First, the subject is acted upon or undergoes an action.

2. Because the subject is acted upon, it usually gives the impression of suffering or experiencing an action.

3. Passive verbs are prefixed with the prefixes di- or ter-.

4. Lastly, passive verbs can usually have personal pronouns as predicates.

 

3. Examples of Passive Verbs

And here are examples of passive verbs that you can use to create a sentence correctly:

1. Fried

2. Drunk

3. Seen

4. Heard

5. Chased

6. Made

7. Cut

8. Washed

9. Read

10. Searched

11. Cooked

12. Hit

13. Owed

14. Eaten

15. Advised

16. Ironed

17. Stepped on

18. Kicked

19. Arrested

20. Helped

4. Examples of Passive Verbs in Sentences

In addition to verbs in the form of words, you can also see examples of passive verbs in the form of sentences. And here are some examples of passive verbs in sentences:

1. Sunflowers are watered by Ana.

2. Ani already ate the salmon this morning.

3. Carrots have been cooked by Intan until tender.

4. The river water is contaminated by industrial waste.

5. Budi drinks the mango syrup.

6. Sinta has already read the book.

7. Fatimah has already cut the birthday cake.

8. The banana tree behind Arda's house was struck by lightning.

9. The drink that I kept in the refrigerator was drunk by my younger sibling without my permission.

10. The new red sedan car is driven by Uncle Pedro very carefully.

Those are some examples of passive verbs that can be your reference in making good and appropriate sentences. Happy learning and good luck, KLovers.

(kpl/gen/dhm)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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