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We use the passive voice when we want to focus on an action and not on the doer of the action.
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Henry ties the newspapers in a bundle.
The newspapers are tied in a bundle by Henry.
Phoebe cleans the picnic table.
The picnic table is cleaned by Phoebe.
When we use the passive voice, the doer of the action can be unknown.
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Mum turns the milk bottle into a vase.
The milk bottle is turned into a vase.
He opens the door.
The door is opened by him.
Miss Chan draws a picture.
A picture is drawn by Miss Chan.
The students catch the thieves.
The thieves are caught by the students.
You cannot open the book.
The book cannot be opened.
The children plant some trees in the garden.
Some trees are planted in the garden.
