A verb can have two possible passive voices when it takes two objects: a direct object and an indirect object. Normally, it is the indirect object (the object that appears first in an active sentence) which becomes the subject of the passive sentence. We can however also use the direct object as the subject.
A verb can have two possible passive voices when it takes two objects: a direct object and an indirect object. Normally, it is the indirect object (the object that appears first in an active sentence) which becomes the subject of the passive sentence. We can however also use the direct object as the subject.
Active Voice with 2 objects: Past Simple
They gave the winner the prize.
Passive 1:
The winner was given the prize.
Passive 2:
The prize was given to the winner.
Active voice with 2 objects: present perfect
They have just sent her their flowers.
Passive 1:
She has just been sent their flowers.
Passive 2:
Their flowers have just been sent to her.
Active voice with 2 objects: future simple
They will give him an expensive ring next week.
Passive 1:
He will be given an expensive ring next week.
Passive 2:
An expensive ring will be given to him next week.