• The passive: verbs with 2 objects and in subordinate clauses
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  • John gave a bar of chocolate to Jill. (2 objects passives)
    A bar of chocolate was given to Jill by John. Jill was given a bar of chocolate by John.
  • I lent a pencil to Graham.
    Graham was lent a pencil. A pencil was lent to Graham.
  • The boss showed the new computer to Anna.
    Anna was shown the new computer. The new computer was shown to Anna.
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