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Introduction

Sian has got a class on passives. Download the free worksheet, join the class and improve your English!

Language focus

passives

Examples

My bike was stolen from outside my house a few years ago.

My garden fence is being fixed and painted at the moment.

Masks have to be worn on public transport in my country.

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