Sentences With Passive Subject

The passive subject (also called patient subject) is that subject that conforms to the passive sentences and that is characterized by receiving the verbal actionHence his name, since he has a passive role in the sentence: he is the recipient of the action expressed in the main verb of the predicate, which will be conjugated in the passive voice.

Let's see a couple of examples explained, at the end of the article we have a list with more examples of sentences:

• “The fire (taxpayer) was turned off by the fire brigade (predicate) ”: the subject is passive because he receives the action of will be paid.
• “Food (passive subject) was prepared by my grandmother (predicate) ”: the subject is passive because he receives the action of set up.

As we can see, who performs the action that the subject receives is a complement (agent complement), which is usually headed by the preposition for. For example, in the second sentence, who performs the action is the complement for my grandmother.

It is important

differentiate the taxable person from the active subject, this subject, on the contrary, performs or triggers the action of the main verb. For example, in the sentence “The firefighters put out the fire”, the subject firefighters is active because it performs the action of to turn off.

Structure of sentences with taxpayer

Sentences with a passive subject, then, have the following structure.

Passive subject + passive verb + agent complement

• “The cookies (taxpayer) were baked (passive verb) by my mother (agent complement) "

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100 Sentences with taxpayer

The taxpayer of each sentence is highlighted in bold.

1. Final grades (passive subject) were delivered (passive verb) by the teachers.
2. The suspect (passive subject) was brought (passive verb) before the agents for questioning.
3. All merchandise (taxpayer) was organized (passive verb) by type of product and brand.
4. The batteries of the device (passive subject) were replaced (passive verb) by new ones.
5. His new paintings (passive subject) have been exhibited (passive verb) in an important museum in the city.
6. Computer (taxpayer) was reviewed (passive verb) by a specialized technician.
7. The food that was served at the wedding (passive subject) was prepared (passive verb) by very talented chefs
8. The service (taxable person) is offered (passive verb) from Monday to Friday from eight in the morning to four in the afternoon
9. My mom's food (passive subject) is always prepared (passive verb) with a lot of love and good seasoning.
10. Some drinks (passive subject) were served (passive verb) for the guests who have just arrived.
11. The problem (passive subject) was resolved (passive verb) by a new member of the work team
12. The proof of the disease (taxpayer) is carried out (passive verb) with prior appointment and deposit
13. This book (taxpayer) has been republished (passive verb) by another publisher that bought the exploitation rights.
14. Pasta (taxable person) was served (passive verb) with some rolls with garlic and butter.
15. These products (taxpayer) are distributed (taxpayer) mainly by retail stores.
16. New prices (taxpayer) were announced (passive verb) on the website and on social media.
17. Time (passive subject) was taken (passive verb) exactly with a specialized stopwatch
18. The apples (passive subject) were bathed (passive verb) with caramel and then decorated in little bags
19. The last goal of the match (passive subject) was put (passive verb) by a forward of the visiting team
20. The diagnosis (passive subject) was made (passive verb) by a specialist in the field.
21. The materials (taxpayer) were bought (passive verb) in a second-hand store to lower costs.
22. The air conditioning (taxpayer) has been installed (passive verb) in all branches of the business.
23. The plants (taxpayer) are watered (passive verb) at least three times a week.
24. Some members of the work team (taxpayer) were fired (passive verb) for cutbacks.
25. Requests (taxpayer) were exposed (passive verb) punctually in the demand.
26. Food (taxable person) has been prepared (passive verb) with top quality ingredients.
27. These animals (taxpayer) were released (passive verb) after spending several months in captivity.
28. Some works that were copied from others (passive subject) were returned (passive verb) to the students to be remade.
29. The songs (passive subject) were interpreted (passive verb) with great passion and professionalism.
30. The conditions (taxpayer) were written (passive verb) in the terms of the contract.
31. The movie they talk about (passive subject) is screened (passive verb) in various cinemas in the city.
32. The motor (taxpayer) was repaired (passive verb) by the mechanic.
33. The best decisions (passive subject) were taken (passive verb) by all team members together.
34. Music and dinner (passive subject) were enjoyed (passive verb) by all the guests.
35. The grade (passive subject) was put (passive verb) unfairly by the teacher.
36. The money (taxpayer) was deposited (passive verb) exactly at a service station.
37. The plague that was in the garden (passive subject) was exterminated (passive verb) by a team of professionals.
38. Pressure and vital signs (passive subject) were taken (passive verb) by the nurses.
39. His misdeeds (passive subject) were exposed (passive verb) to the public light in several reports.
40. The money (taxpayer) was removed (passive verb) from the account at about four in the afternoon.
41. The fish tank filter (passive subject) was connected (passive verb) to the light directly.
42. The Christmas tree in my house (passive subject) was adorned (passive verb) by all the children.
43. The fruits (taxpayer) were cut (passive verb) from the tree once they were ripe.
44. The arguments he gave (taxpayer) were immediately refuted (passive verb) by strong evidence.
45. This level (passive subject) is only passed (passive verb) by experts in the video game.
46. The invitations (taxpayer) were delivered (passive verb) personally by the couple.
47. The waters of flavor (taxpayer) are prepared (passive verb) at the moment with fresh seasonal fruit.
48. Food's taste (passive subject) was praised (passive verb) by the three judges who tasted the dish.
49. This piece of music (taxpayer) is interpreted (passive verb) by experts only.
50. The salt (taxpayer) was rectified (passive verb) by the cook at the end of the preparation.
51. The floor fan (passive subject) was turned on (passive verb) at the maximum power level.
52. The criminal (taxpayer) was released (passive verb) once he had completed the years of his sentence.
53. Television and internet equipment (taxpayer) are installed (passive verb) once the contract is made.
54. The money (taxpayer) was deposited (passive verb) in the account since last week.
55. These street food stalls (taxpayer) were withdrawn (passive verb) because they did not have permission.
56. Pool water (passive subject) is heated (passive verb) so that children want to get in more easily.
57. The answer (passive subject) was given (passive verb) at the end of the program in fine print.
58. All these delicate garments (taxpayer) were washed (passive verb) by hand with a detergent that would not damage them.
59. This movie (taxpayer) has been seen worldwide by millions of people.
60. The results (taxpayer) were read (passive verb) in a public act in the municipal palace
61. Old library documents (passive subject) are restored (passive verb) with great care by experts.
62. The baby (passive subject) was taken (passive verb) to the incubators since he was born prematurely.
63. Your lies and abuse (taxpayer) have been exposed (passive verb) by users of social networks.
64. This knowledge in handicrafts (taxpayer) has been transmitted (passive verb) from generation to generation.
65. The sauces (taxpayer) were prepared (passive verb) with the restaurant's secret recipe.
66. The results (taxpayer) will be published (passive verb) in a newspaper with national circulation.
67. Home (taxpayer) is cleaned (passive verb) every week by a different member of the family.
68. This wood (passive subject) was treated (passive verb) with a moisture protector.
69. All the games (passive subject) have been designed (passive verb) to promote mental agility in children.
70. Your songs (passive subject) were put (passive verb) on the radio stations of the city
71. This book (taxable person) was distributed (passive verb) only locally in small bookstores in the city.
72. The ghost of this house (passive subject) has been seen (passive verb) by many people who claim that he wanders through the corridors.
73. The color (passive subject) was matched (passive verb) thanks to a computer program.
74. Breakfast (taxpayer) is sold (passive verb) from eight in the morning to twelve noon.
75. Visitors to the subdivision (taxpayer) are registered (passive verb) with their vehicles at the entrance.
76. This collection (passive subject) was designed (passive verb) by an expert.
77. The rooms (taxpayer) were previously (passive verb) disinfected and conditioned before being rented.
78. These dogs (passive subject) were taken (passive verb) to special training to be watchdogs.
79. The money (taxpayer) is transferred (passive verb) through different accounts.
80. The criminal (passive subject) was brought (passive verb) to justice for all the misdeeds he had committed.

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