The Logic: Past Simple
Active Voice
Did itThe Subject performed the action in the past.
Subject + V2 (Past) + Object
"The chef cooked the meal."
Passive Voice
Was DoneThe action happened to the Object. We use 'was/were'.
Obj + was/were + V3 + (by Sub)
"The meal was cooked by the chef."
Rule 1: Switch Places
The Object moves to the front. The Subject moves to the end (or is dropped).
Rule 2: Add 'Be' (Past)
Use was for singular objects.
Use were for plural objects.
Rule 3: Past Participle
The main verb is always in the 3rd form (V3).
e.g., broke → broken.
Transformation Lab
Interactive Demonstration
Click 'Transform' to see how Past Simple changes structure.
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The subject performed the action.
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