Video lesson · Passive Voice

Unknown / Unimportant Agent

Name: Passive voice when the agent is unknown or unimportant, video
Uploaded: 2026-06-08T18:09:29.562Z
Duration: 98 s
Description: 98-second video: the passive when who did it is unknown or does not matter, so by somebody is left out. Example: My wallet has been taken.

Video explanation · 1:38

When we use the passive, who or what causes the action is often unknown or unimportant. The agent is not mentioned if unknown. In this case, there is no point in adding 'by somebody'. The agent is not mentioned if unimportant.

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