▶수동태의 형태

1)~be+p.p.

2)~been+p.p.

3)~being+p.p.

The letter was sent.

▶능동태 문장을 수동태 문장으로 바꾸기

1. 능동태와 수동태 구별

-능동 뒤에는 목적어

-수동 뒤에는 목적어×. 수식어○

Mr. James insists that he is innocent.

The investigation was conducted by Ms. Murphy.

★마지막 요약★

1)능동

She eats chicken.

She is eating chicken.

She has eaten chicken.

2)수동

Chicken is eaten by her.

Chicken is being eaten by her.

Chicken has been eaten by her.

2. 수동태의 짝 표현

-be engaged in

John is engaged in cancer research.

-be involved in

He was involved in the incident.

-be interested in

-be dedicated to

-be exposed to

The secret was exposed to the media.

-be related to

The work environment is related to productivity.

-be surprised at

We were surprised at his behavior.

-be shocked at

The writer was shocked at the criticism.

-be frightened at

-be(dis)satisfied with

-be pleased with

We are pleased with the recent sales increase.

-be equipped with

Each room is equipped with basic furniture.