Pettern of Passive Sentence

S + To Be ( Am, Is, Are ) + Verb-III + [ C ]

No	S	To Be	Verb-III	C
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This pattern is called passive sentence of Present Tense.

SHORT CONVERSATIONS:

A    : Bali is a beautiful island.

B    : Yes, it is always visited by many tourists every year.

A    : What places of interest are often visited in Bali?

B    : I think they are Kuta Beach, Sanur Beach, and Kintamani.

A    : Is your car made in Japan?

B    : No, it isn’t. It is made in Korea.

A    : How many times is the general election held?

B    : It is held once in five years.

A    : This book is reprinted every year. Why?

B    : Because it is read by many people.

A    : School curricula are changed from time to time by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Why?

B    : Actually they are not changed but adjusted to the new challenge and development.

JAKARTA

Andy : What do you think about Jakarta?

Amie : Jakarta is a big city.

Andy : Yes. Many offices, departement stores and other big buildings are located in Jakarta.

Amie : It is a busy city, too.

Andy : You’re right. I am always trapped in traffic congestion on my way to the office.

Amie : Actually, the government has taken some policies to overcome this problem.

Andy : What do you mean?

Amie : Some flyovers, passovers, and underpasses are built every year.

Andy : They don’t seem to overcome the traffic problem.

Amie : But roads are widened by the government from time to time, aren’t they?

Andy : Yes, they are. Still, it isn’t enough.

Amie : Why?

Andy : I think, they are too many cars and other vehicles in Jakarta.

Amie : I agree with you. By the way, do you often read newspaper?

Andy : Yes, I do. And I feel very horrified when I read criminal news.

Amie : Why?

Andy : Some people are found dead in certain places and somtimes newly born babies are thrown away in the trashes.

Amie : I don’t know why many people are still motivated to come to Jakarta.

Andy : Maybe they want to improve their life.

Amie : Maybe. Many job opportunities are offered here.

Andy : But the competition is very hard.

Amie : Yes, life is struggle for survival.