EN: The Past Passive Voice is used to describe an action that happened to the subject in the past. It is formed using 'was/were' + past participle (V3). In this sentence, 'was invented' shows that the phone (subject) received the action of being invented.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif masa lalu (Past Passive Voice) digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang terjadi pada subjek di masa lalu. Strukturnya adalah 'was/were + past participle (V3)'. Dalam kalimat ini, 'was invented' menunjukkan bahwa telepon (subjek) menerima tindakan 'diciptakan'.
The light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison.
Bola lampu diciptakan oleh Thomas Edison.
EN: The phrase 'over [time period] ago' is used to indicate that something happened more than a specific amount of time in the past. 'Over' means 'more than', and 'ago' is placed at the end of the time expression.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'over + periode waktu + ago' digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu terjadi lebih dari jumlah waktu tertentu di masa lalu. 'Over' berarti 'lebih dari', dan 'ago' ditempatkan di akhir ekspresi waktu.
They moved to this city over a decade ago.
Mereka pindah ke kota ini lebih dari sepuluh tahun yang lalu.
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to focus on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'are treated' highlights that the diseases undergo treatment.
Many languages are spoken in this international school.
EN: The preposition 'with' is used to indicate the instrument, tool, or means used to perform an action. Here, 'with new drugs' shows the means by which the diseases are treated.
The letter was written with a special blue pen.
EN: Passive Voice (Past Simple): Used to focus on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer. Formed with 'was/were' + past participle (V3). The agent (doer) is introduced with 'by'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif simple past: Digunakan untuk menekankan tindakan itu sendiri atau penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku. Strukturnya adalah 'was/were + past participle (V3)'. Pelaku biasanya diperkenalkan dengan preposisi 'by'.
The novel was written by a young author.
Novel ini ditulis oleh seorang penulis muda.
EN: Direct Speech with Reporting Verb: In English, when quoting someone, the reporting verb (e.g., 'says') can be placed after the quote. If the subject is a noun (like 'Emma'), we can use the order 'says Emma' or 'Emma says'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat langsung dengan kata kerja pelapor: Dalam bahasa Inggris, ketika mengutip seseorang, kata kerja pelapor (misalnya 'says') dapat ditempatkan setelah kutipan. Jika subjek adalah kata benda khusus (seperti 'Emma'), dapat digunakan urutan 'says Emma' atau 'Emma says'.
"I love this city," says Leo.
"Aku cinta kota ini," kata Leo.
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs: When using a modal verb (like 'can', 'should', 'must') in the passive voice, the structure is 'modal verb + be + past participle'. This is used to show that an action is possible, necessary, or permitted to be done to the subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif dengan kata kerja modal: Saat menggunakan kata kerja modal (seperti 'can', 'should', 'must') dalam suara pasif, strukturnya adalah "kata kerja modal + be + past participle (p.p.)". Ini digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa suatu tindakan mungkin, perlu, atau diizinkan bagi subjek.
The homework must be finished before dinner.
Pekerjaan rumah harus diselesaikan sebelum makan malam.
EN: Preposition 'with' for Instrument/Means: The preposition 'with' is used to introduce the tool, instrument, or means used to perform an action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi 'with' untuk alat/cara: Preposisi 'with' digunakan untuk memperkenalkan alat, instrumen, atau metode (cara) yang digunakan untuk melakukan suatu tindakan.
The door can be opened with this key.
Pintu ini dapat dibuka dengan kunci ini.
EN: The present continuous passive voice (is/are + being + past participle) is used to describe an action that is currently in progress, focusing on the receiver of the action rather than the doer.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif present continuous (is/are + being + past participle) digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sedang berlangsung, dengan fokus pada penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku.
The old bridge is being repaired by the workers.
Jembatan tua itu sedang diperbaiki oleh para pekerja.
EN: The preposition 'by' is used in passive sentences to introduce the agent (the person or thing) performing the action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi 'by' dalam kalimat pasif digunakan untuk memperkenalkan pelaku (orang atau benda) yang melakukan tindakan.
The novel was written by a famous author.
Novel ini ditulis oleh seorang penulis terkenal.
EN: The passive voice in the future tense is formed using 'will be' followed by the past participle of the main verb (V-ed). It is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than who performs it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif dalam bentuk masa depan dibentuk dengan 'will be' diikuti past participle (V-ed). Struktur ini digunakan ketika pembicara ingin menekankan 'orang atau benda yang menerima tindakan' daripada 'subjek yang melakukan tindakan'.
The new project will be completed next month.
Proyek baru akan diselesaikan bulan depan.
EN: In direct speech, when the reporting verb (like 'says') and its subject (like 'Hana') come after the quoted speech, they can be inverted (e.g., 'says Hana' or 'Hana says'). This is a common stylistic choice in written English.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam kalimat langsung, ketika kata kerja pelapor (seperti 'says') dan subjeknya (seperti 'Hana') ditempatkan setelah tanda kutip, dapat digunakan struktur inversi (misalnya 'says Hana' atau 'Hana says'). Ini adalah gaya retorika yang umum dalam tulisan bahasa Inggris.
"I am ready," says Leo.
"Saya sudah siap," kata Leo.
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to show that the subject receives the action rather than performing it. It is commonly used when the agent (the person doing the action) is obvious, unknown, or less important than the action itself.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif simple present (am/is/are + past participle) digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa subjek adalah penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku. Suara ini biasanya digunakan ketika orang yang melakukan tindakan sudah jelas, tidak diketahui, atau tidak sepenting tindakan itu sendiri.
Spanish is taught in many schools.
Bahasa Spanyol diajarkan di banyak sekolah.
EN: The prepositional phrase 'all around the world' is an idiomatic expression meaning 'everywhere on Earth' or 'globally'. It functions as an adverbial phrase of place.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa preposisi 'all around the world' adalah ungkapan idiomatik yang berarti 'setiap sudut bumi' atau 'global'. Ini digunakan sebagai frasa keterangan tempat.
This song is famous all around the world.
Lagu ini terkenal di seluruh dunia.
EN: English is often referred to as a 'lingua franca' (a common language used for communication between people who do not share a native language). This sentence highlights its status as a global language of business, science, and travel.
EN: The Present Continuous Passive (is/am/are + being + past participle) is used to describe an action that is currently in progress and happening to the subject. It emphasizes the ongoing process rather than the doer of the action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif present continuous (is/am/are + being + past participle) digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sedang berlangsung dan terjadi pada subjek. Ini menekankan proses yang sedang berlangsung, bukan pelaku tindakan.
The new highway is being built to reduce traffic.
Jalan tol baru ini sedang dibangun untuk mengurangi kemacetan lalu lintas.
EN: Direct speech with reporting verbs like 'says' can place the speaker at the end of the sentence. In this structure, the quoted speech is presented first, followed by the reporting verb and the subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat langsung dengan kata kerja pelapor seperti 'says' dapat menempatkan pembicara di akhir kalimat. Dalam struktur ini, kata-kata yang dikutip disajikan terlebih dahulu, diikuti oleh kata kerja pelapor dan subjek.
"I will arrive soon," says Leo.
"Saya segera tiba," kata Leo.
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to describe actions where the focus is on the action itself or the receiver of the action, rather than who performs it. In this sentence, 'are tested' and 'are sold' are passive verbs.
These letters are delivered by the mail carrier every morning.
EN: The conjunction 'before' is used to connect two clauses, indicating that the action in the main clause happens prior to the action in the subordinate clause. Here, it connects 'These products are tested' with 'they are sold'.
Please wash your hands before you eat dinner.
Cuci tanganmu sebelum makan malam.
EN: The passive voice in the past tense is formed using 'was/were' followed by the past participle of the main verb. It is used when the action itself or the receiver of the action is more important than the doer.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif dalam bentuk masa lalu dibentuk dengan 'was/were' + past participle (p.p.). Suara pasif digunakan ketika kita ingin menekankan tindakan itu sendiri atau orang/benda yang menerima tindakan, bukan pelaku.
The letter was written by my sister.
Surat ini ditulis oleh kakak perempuan saya.
EN: The verb 'give' is a ditransitive verb, which means it can take two objects: a direct object (the thing given) and an indirect object (the recipient). When the direct object comes first, we use the preposition 'to' before the indirect object (e.g., 'give something to someone').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'give' (memberi) adalah kata kerja transitif ganda, yang berarti dapat menerima dua objek: objek langsung (benda yang diberikan) dan objek tidak langsung (penerima). Ketika objek langsung ditempatkan di depan, objek tidak langsung harus didahului oleh preposisi 'to' (misalnya: give something to someone).
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs: When using modal verbs (like 'should', 'can', 'must') in the passive voice, the structure is 'modal verb + be + past participle'. This shifts the focus from who is performing the action to the receiver of the action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif dengan kata kerja modal: Saat menggunakan kata kerja modal (seperti 'should', 'can', 'must') dalam suara pasif, strukturnya adalah 'kata kerja modal + be + past participle'. Ini mengalihkan fokus dari pelaku tindakan ke penerima tindakan.
Rules should be followed by everyone.
Aturan harus dipatuhi oleh semua orang.
EN: The Pattern 'see A as B': This structure means to regard or consider A as B. In the passive voice, it becomes 'A is seen as B' (A 被視為 B), where 'as' is a preposition followed by a noun phrase.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola 'see A as B': Struktur ini berarti 'menganggap A sebagai B'. Dalam suara pasif, menjadi 'A is seen as B' (A dianggap sebagai B), di mana 'as' adalah preposisi yang diikuti oleh frasa kata benda.
Failure is often seen as a stepping stone to success.
Kegagalan sering dianggap sebagai batu loncatan menuju kesuksesan.
EN: The passive voice is formed with 'be + past participle' (V-ed). It is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'are shared' and '(are) not hidden' are passive constructions.
The truth was finally revealed by the journalist.
EN: Ellipsis in parallel structures: When two passive verbs share the same subject and auxiliary verb ('are' in this case), the auxiliary verb can be omitted in the second part to avoid repetition. Here, 'not hidden' is short for 'are not hidden'.
The letters were written and mailed yesterday.
EN: The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. It is formed using 'be + past participle (V3)'. In this sentence, 'is shaped' is the present simple passive, showing a general truth or current state.
The classroom is cleaned by the students every afternoon.
Kelas ini dibersihkan oleh para siswa setiap sore.
EN: The preposition 'by' is commonly used in passive sentences to introduce the agent—the person or thing that performs the action.
This beautiful song was written by a local musician.
EN: The passive voice in the past tense is formed using 'was/were' followed by the past participle of the main verb. It is used when the action itself or the receiver of the action is more important than the doer.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif dalam bentuk masa lalu dibentuk dengan 'was/were + past participle (p.p.)'. Struktur ini digunakan ketika tindakan itu sendiri atau orang/benda yang menerima tindakan lebih penting daripada pelaku.
The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
Telepon ditemukan oleh Alexander Graham Bell.
EN: The preposition 'through' is used here to indicate the means, method, or medium by which something is achieved or completed.
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi 'through' digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan cara, metode, atau media untuk mencapai sesuatu, diterjemahkan sebagai 'melalui' atau 'dengan'.
She improved her English through constant practice.
Dia meningkatkan kemampuan bahasa Inggrisnya melalui latihan yang terus-menerus.
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to describe a current state, general truth, or ongoing situation where the action is more important than the doer. The agent of the action is introduced with the preposition 'by'.
The streets are cleaned by the sanitation workers every morning.
EN: The adverbial phrase 'day and night' is an idiom meaning continuously, all the time, or twenty-four hours a day. It functions as an adverbial of time and usually appears at the end of a clause.
The convenience store is open day and night.
EN: The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. Here, 'were created' is the past simple passive, showing that the action happened in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif (be + past participle) digunakan ketika fokus pada tindakan itu sendiri atau penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku. Di sini, 'were created' adalah suara pasif dalam bentuk simple past, yang menunjukkan bahwa tindakan itu terjadi di masa lalu.
The temple was built hundreds of years ago.
EN: The to-infinitive ('to protect') is used to express purpose, answering the question 'why' the action was performed. It can be understood as 'in order to'.
She saved money to buy a new computer.
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice is formed using 'am/is/are + past participle (V3)'. It is used to focus on the receiver of the action rather than the doer, especially when the action is a general fact or repeated event.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif simple present dibentuk dengan 'am/is/are + past participle (V3)'. Ini digunakan untuk menempatkan fokus pada penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku, terutama ketika tindakan tersebut merupakan fakta umum atau peristiwa yang berulang.
Many letters are delivered by the mail carrier every day.
Setiap hari banyak surat diantar oleh tukang pos.
EN: The prepositional phrase 'by + agent' is used in passive sentences to identify who or what performs the action. 'Every year' is an adverbial phrase of frequency placed at the end of the sentence.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa preposisi 'by + pelaku' dalam kalimat pasif digunakan untuk menunjukkan siapa atau apa yang melakukan tindakan. Sementara 'every year' adalah frasa keterangan frekuensi yang biasanya ditempatkan di akhir kalimat.
The plants are watered by my sister every week.
Tanaman-tanaman ini disiram oleh kakak perempuan saya setiap minggu.
EN: The passive voice in the past tense is formed using 'was/were' followed by the past participle of the main verb. It is used when the action itself or the receiver of the action is more important than the doer.
The school was built in 1990.
EN: The infinitive of purpose ('to' + base verb) is used to explain why someone does something or why something was created/used.
He saved money to buy a new laptop.
Dia menabung untuk membeli laptop baru.
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs: When using a modal verb (like 'can', 'should', 'must') in the passive voice, the structure is 'modal verb + be + past participle'. It is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than who performs it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif dengan kata kerja modal: Saat menggunakan kata kerja modal (seperti 'can', 'should', 'must') dalam suara pasif, strukturnya adalah 'kata kerja modal + be + past participle'. Ini digunakan ketika fokusnya adalah pada tindakan itu sendiri atau penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku.
The homework must be finished before dinner.
Pekerjaan rumah harus diselesaikan sebelum makan malam.
EN: Prepositional Phrase of Time: 'In just a few...' is used to indicate a very short duration of time within which an action can be completed. 'Just' is an adverb used here to emphasize how small or short the amount of time is.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa preposisi waktu: 'In just a few...' digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa waktu yang dibutuhkan untuk menyelesaikan suatu tindakan sangat singkat. Di sini, 'just' adalah kata keterangan yang digunakan untuk menekankan singkatnya waktu atau jumlah yang sedikit.
She learned to ride a bike in just a few days.
Dia belajar mengendarai sepeda dalam beberapa hari saja.
EN: The Present Continuous Passive Voice (am/is/are + being + past participle) is used to describe an action that is currently in progress and happening to the subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif present continuous (am/is/are + being + past participle) digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sedang berlangsung dan terjadi pada subjek.
A new bridge is being built over the river.
Sebuah jembatan baru sedang dibangun di atas sungai.
EN: The infinitive phrase 'to help' (to + base verb) is used here as an infinitive of purpose, explaining 'why' the robots are being designed.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa infinitif 'to help' (to + kata kerja dasar) digunakan di sini sebagai infinitif tujuan, menjelaskan 'mengapa' robot-robot ini sedang dirancang.
She joined the club to make new friends.
Dia bergabung dengan klub itu untuk mendapatkan teman baru.
EN: The sentence uses the Present Continuous Passive Voice (am/is/are + being + past participle) to describe an action that is currently in progress. This structure emphasizes the action being done to the subject rather than the doer of the action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini menggunakan suara pasif present continuous (am/is/are + being + past participle), yang digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sedang berlangsung. Struktur ini menekankan bahwa tindakan sedang dilakukan pada subjek, bukan pada pelaku.
The new library is being built in the city center.
Perpustakaan baru sedang dibangun di pusat kota.
EN: The subject 'Problems' is modified by a defining relative clause 'that once seemed impossible'. The relative pronoun 'that' acts as the subject of the relative clause, which describes the nature of the problems in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: Subjek 'Problems' (masalah) dimodifikasi oleh klausa relatif yang menentukan 'that once seemed impossible' (yang pernah tampak mustahil). Kata ganti relatif 'that' berfungsi sebagai subjek dalam klausa relatif, untuk menggambarkan keadaan masalah-masalah ini di masa lalu.
Ideas that once seemed crazy are now widely accepted.
Ide-ide yang pernah tampak gila kini telah diterima secara luas.
EN: The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. It is formed with 'be + past participle'. In this sentence, 'are' is the auxiliary verb 'be' (present tense plural), followed by three past participles: 'tested', 'improved', and 'shared'.
Many books are written in English.
EN: When multiple verbs or verb phrases share the same subject and auxiliary verb, they can be joined in a list using commas and the conjunction 'and' before the final item. This is called parallel structure. Here, 'tested', 'improved', and 'shared' are parallel past participles.
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs: The structure 'modal verb + be + past participle' (should be used) is used to express necessity, obligation, or recommendation in the passive voice, where the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer.
Rules should be followed for everyone's safety.
EN: Infinitive of Purpose: The infinitive phrase 'to make...' is used to express the purpose or intention of an action, answering the question 'why'.
He saved money to buy a new computer.
EN: Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. In 'We are reminded', the subject 'We' receives the action of reminding. In 'progress is made by curious minds', 'progress' receives the action of making, and the doer is introduced with 'by'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif (be + past participle): Digunakan ketika fokus pada tindakan itu sendiri atau penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku. Dalam 'We are reminded', subjek 'We' (kita) menerima tindakan 'mengingatkan'. Dalam 'progress is made by curious minds', 'kemajuan' menerima tindakan 'membuat', dan 'by' digunakan untuk memperkenalkan pelaku (pikiran yang ingin tahu).
The decision was made by the committee.
Keputusan ini dibuat oleh komite.
EN: Noun Clause with 'that': The conjunction 'that' introduces a noun clause functioning as the direct object or the retained object after a passive verb. Here, 'that progress is made by curious minds' functions as the content of what we are reminded of.
Bahasa Indonesia: Klausa kata benda dengan 'that': Kata sambung 'that' memperkenalkan klausa kata benda yang berfungsi sebagai objek langsung dalam kalimat, atau sebagai objek yang dipertahankan setelah kata kerja pasif. Di sini, 'that progress is made by curious minds' adalah konten spesifik yang kita diingatkan.
She realized that honesty is the best policy.
Dia menyadari bahwa kejujuran adalah kebijakan terbaik.
EN: Passive Voice in Present Simple Questions: The structure 'How + are + subject + past participle' is used to ask about the process of how something is made or done. In this sentence, 'are... made' is the passive form of 'make', focusing on the action rather than the person performing it.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pertanyaan suara pasif dalam simple present: Strukturnya adalah 'How + are + subjek + past participle', digunakan untuk menanyakan proses bagaimana sesuatu dibuat atau diselesaikan. Dalam kalimat ini, 'are... made' adalah bentuk pasif dari 'make', yang berfokus pada tindakan itu sendiri, bukan pada orang yang melakukannya.
How are these computers designed?
Bagaimana komputer-komputer ini dirancang?
EN: Direct Speech with Reporting Verbs: When reporting what someone said directly, the spoken words are enclosed in quotation marks, followed by a comma, and then the reporting verb and subject (e.g., 'asks Sarah').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat langsung dengan kata kerja pelapor: Saat mengutip langsung apa yang seseorang katakan, isi pembicaraan ditempatkan di dalam tanda kutip, diikuti dengan koma, lalu kata kerja pelapor dan subjek (misalnya 'asks Sarah').
"Where is the station?" asks Leo.
"Di mana stasiunnya?" tanya Leo.
EN: The passive voice is used to emphasize the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer. It is formed using 'be + past participle (V3)'. In 'They are produced', 'they' (referring to medicines) is the receiver of the action 'produce'.
These cars are manufactured in Japan.
EN: Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that modify the same noun and are separated by a comma. They can be reversed or joined by 'and' without changing the meaning (e.g., 'clean, modern labs' or 'modern and clean labs').
We walked down a long, dark hallway.
EN: The sentence uses the Past Simple Passive voice in a question format ('Was' + subject + past participle 'built'). This structure is used to ask about an action that was done to the subject in the past, where the doer of the action is either unknown or not the focus.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini menggunakan suara pasif simple past dalam bentuk pertanyaan ('Was' + subjek + past participle built). Struktur ini digunakan untuk menanyakan tindakan yang terjadi pada subjek di masa lalu, di mana pelaku biasanya tidak diketahui atau bukan fokus kalimat.
Was the letter sent yesterday?
Apakah surat itu dikirim kemarin?
EN: Direct speech reporting with the verb 'asks' in the present tense. When reporting what someone says, we place the spoken words in quotation marks, followed by the reporting verb and the speaker.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat langsung dengan kata kerja 'asks' dalam bentuk sekarang. Ketika kita melaporkan apa yang seseorang katakan, kita menempatkan kata-kata yang diucapkan di dalam tanda kutip, diikuti oleh kata kerja pelapor dan pembicara (seperti Ryan).
"Are you ready?" asks Leo.
"Apakah kamu siap?" tanya Leo.
EN: The past simple passive voice (was/were + past participle) is used to describe an action that happened to the subject in the past, especially when the doer of the action is unknown or not important.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif simple past (was/were + past participle) digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang terjadi pada subjek di masa lalu, terutama ketika pelaku tindakan tidak diketahui atau tidak penting.
The house was built in 1990.
Rumah ini dibangun pada tahun 1990.
EN: The word 'ago' is a temporal adverb used after a measurement of time to indicate how far back in the past something happened from the present moment.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'ago' (lalu) adalah kata keterangan waktu yang digunakan setelah ukuran waktu untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu terjadi pada masa lalu, berapa lama sebelum sekarang.
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs (can + be + past participle): In English, when we want to express ability or possibility in the passive voice, we use the structure 'modal verb + be + past participle'. In questions, the modal verb 'can' is placed at the beginning of the sentence before the subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif dengan kata kerja modal (can + be + past participle): Dalam bahasa Inggris, ketika kita ingin mengekspresikan kemampuan atau kemungkinan dalam suara pasif, kita menggunakan struktur 'kata kerja modal + be + past participle'. Dalam kalimat tanya, kata kerja modal 'can' ditempatkan di awal kalimat, sebelum subjek.
Can this project be completed by Friday?
Bisakah proyek ini diselesaikan sebelum hari Jumat?
EN: Adverb Placement with Passive Verbs: Adverbs of manner (like 'easily') are typically placed after the past participle in passive constructions, or between 'be' and the past participle. In this question, 'easily' is placed at the end to modify the verb phrase 'be solved'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Posisi kata keterangan dengan kata kerja pasif: Kata keterangan cara (seperti 'easily') dalam struktur pasif biasanya ditempatkan setelah past participle, atau di antara kata kerja 'be' dan past participle. Dalam pertanyaan ini, 'easily' ditempatkan di akhir kalimat untuk memodifikasi frasa kata kerja 'be solved'.
The package was delivered safely.
Paket telah dikirim dengan aman.
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs (can be + past participle): This structure is used to show that something is possible to be done, focusing on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif dengan kata kerja modal (can be + past participle): Struktur ini digunakan untuk menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu mungkin dapat diselesaikan, dengan fokus pada tindakan itu sendiri atau penerima tindakan, bukan pelaku.
The project can be finished by Friday.
Proyek ini dapat diselesaikan pada hari Jumat.
EN: First Conditional (if + present simple): Used to talk about a possible future condition and its likely result. In this sentence, 'if we work together' is the condition, and 'it can be solved' is the result.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kondisional pertama (if + simple present): Digunakan untuk membahas kondisi yang mungkin terjadi di masa depan dan hasil yang mungkin. Dalam kalimat ini, 'if we work together' adalah kondisi, dan 'it can be solved' adalah hasilnya.
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
Jika besok hujan, kita akan tinggal di rumah.
EN: The present continuous passive voice is used to describe an action that is currently in progress, where the focus is on the receiver of the action. It is structured as: Subject + am/is/are + being + past participle (V-3).
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif present continuous digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sedang berlangsung saat ini, dengan fokus pada penerima tindakan. Strukturnya adalah: subjek + am/is/are + being + past participle (V-3).
The classroom is being cleaned by the students.
Kelas sedang dibersihkan oleh para siswa.
EN: Direct speech is often followed by a reporting verb (like 'says') and the speaker's name. In English, when the reporting clause comes after the quote, we can use the order 'says + name' (e.g., 'says Emma') or 'name + says' (e.g., 'Emma says').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat langsung biasanya diikuti oleh kata kerja pelapor (seperti 'says') dan nama pembicara. Dalam bahasa Inggris, ketika klausa pelapor ditempatkan setelah tanda kutip, kita dapat menggunakan urutan 'says + nama' (misalnya 'says Emma') atau 'nama + says' (misalnya 'Emma says').
"I am ready," says Leo.
"Saya sudah siap," kata Leo.
EN: The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'are read' is the present simple passive form, indicating a general fact or current habit.
Many emails are sent every day.
EN: The preposition 'on' is used with electronic devices and screens (e.g., on screens, on TV, on the phone, on the computer) to indicate the medium through which information is accessed.
We watch movies on our tablets.
EN: The sentence reflects the modern digital shift in reading habits. In English-speaking countries, the popularity of e-readers (like Kindle) and tablets has made reading 'on screens' a standard alternative to traditional paper books, which is a common topic of discussion regarding technology and lifestyle.
EN: The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. Here, 'are shared' indicates that the discoveries receive the action of sharing.
The books are kept in the library.
EN: The preposition 'with' is used after 'share' to introduce the recipient(s) of the shared item or information.
She shared her lunch with her classmate.
EN: The Future Passive Voice is formed with 'will be' followed by the past participle of the main verb (V-ed). It is used to describe actions that will happen to the subject in the future, especially when the doer of the action is unknown, obvious, or less important than the action itself.
Bahasa Indonesia: Suara pasif masa depan dibentuk dengan 'will be' diikuti oleh past participle (V-ed). Ini digunakan untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang akan terjadi pada subjek di masa depan, terutama ketika pelaku tindakan tidak diketahui, sudah jelas, atau tidak sepenting tindakan itu sendiri.
The new library will be opened next month.
Perpustakaan baru akan dibuka bulan depan.
EN: The preposition 'by' is used in passive voice sentences to introduce the agent (the person or thing) that performs the action.
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi 'by' dalam kalimat pasif digunakan untuk memperkenalkan pelaku (orang atau benda) yang melakukan tindakan tersebut.
This beautiful song was written by a young musician.
Lagu yang indah ini ditulis oleh seorang musisi muda.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
In many different parts of the world; globally.
Continuously; all the time without stopping.
People who are eager to learn, know, or investigate things.