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The passive voice puts emphasis on the receiver of the action, as opposed to the active voice which emphasizes the action itself. Past Perfect Passive voice is the passive form of the past perfect tense. This article is prepared to help you learn all about the passive form of the Past Perfect tense.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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How to Make Past Perfect Passive Sentences<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To form a Past Perfect Passive sentence, we need to learn about its grammar rules. The past perfect passive voice is formed by combining the past participle of a verb with the auxiliary verb “had been.” It is used to indicate an action that had been completed before another past action took place or a specific time in the past. Here are the basic grammar rules for constructing the past perfect passive voice:<\/p>\n

Structure:<\/strong> had + been + past participle
\nExample:<\/em> The car had been repaired.<\/p>\n

Subject-Verb Agreement:<\/strong> The past participle of the main verb agrees in number and gender with the subject of the sentence.
\nExample:<\/em> The books had been read. (plural subject)
\nThe book had been read. (singular subject)<\/p>\n

Time Expressions:<\/strong> Time expressions such as “by,” “before,” “by the time,” or “until” are often used to indicate the completion of the action.
\nExample:<\/em> The report had been submitted by the deadline.<\/p>\n

Active to Passive Conversion:<\/strong> In the active voice, the subject performs the action on the object. In the passive voice, the subject receives the action. To convert an active sentence to the past perfect passive voice, we use the following structure:<\/p>\n

Active voice: subject + had + past participle + object
\nPassive voice: object + had been + past participle (by + subject)<\/p>\n

Example:<\/em> Active – They had repaired the car.
\nPassive – The car had been repaired by them.<\/p>\n

Auxiliary Verbs:<\/strong> The auxiliary verb “had” is used to indicate the past perfect tense, and “been” is used to form the passive voice.
\nExample:<\/em> The decision had been made.<\/p>\n

Emphasis on the Action:<\/strong> The past perfect passive voice is often used to emphasize the action itself rather than the doer of the action.
\nExample:<\/em> The cake had been eaten. (emphasizing the fact that the cake was eaten)<\/p>\n

We can form different types of sentences (positive, negative, interrogative) in Past Perfect tense passive form. Let\u2019s take a look at how we form these different sentences.
\n1. Positive Sentences<\/strong>
\nTo form a positive sentence in Past Perfect Passive form, we use the formula of subject + had + been + past participle (by + agent).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Active:<\/strong> I had eaten the cake.
\nPassive:<\/strong> The cake had been eaten.<\/p>\n

2. Negative Sentences<\/strong>
\nTo form a negative sentence in Past Perfect Passive form, we use the formula of subject + had + not + been + past participle (by + agent).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Active:<\/strong> You hadn\u2019t read the book.
\nPassive:<\/strong> The book hadn\u2019t been read.<\/p>\n

3. Interrogative Sentences<\/strong>
\nTo form a positive sentence in Past Perfect Passive form, we use the formula of had + subject + been + past participle (by + agent). <\/strong><\/p>\n

Active:<\/strong> Had she finished her tasks?
\nPassive:<\/strong> Had the tasks been finished by her?<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Past Perfect Positive Passive Sentences<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When forming a Past Perfect Positive Passive sentence, we use the formula stated above. The formula is subject + had + been + past participle (by + agent).<\/strong> Here is a table and some examples to help you better understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Subject<\/th>Auxiliary Verb (have)<\/th>Auxiliary Verb (be)<\/th>Verb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
I<\/td>had<\/td>been<\/td>V3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
He<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
She<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
It<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
We<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
They<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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Past Perfect Positive Passive Examples<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The meal had been prepared<\/strong> by the renowned chef.
\nThe big project had been completed<\/strong> by our team.
\nThe highly anticipated movie had been loved<\/strong> by millions of people.
\nMy car had been repaired.<\/strong>
\nThe famous novel had been written<\/strong> by an unknown author.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Past Perfect Negative Passive Sentences<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When forming a Past Perfect Negative Passive sentence, we use the formula stated above. The formula is subject + had + not + been + past participle (by + agent).<\/strong> Here is a table and some examples to help you better understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Subject<\/th>Auxiliary Verb (have)<\/th>Negative Adverb<\/th>Auxiliary Verb (be)<\/th>Verb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
I<\/td>had<\/td>not<\/td>been<\/td>V3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
He<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
She<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
It<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
We<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Past Perfect Negative Passive Examples<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The house\u2019s plans hadn\u2019t been drawn<\/strong> by skilled architects.
\nThe letters had not been sent.<\/strong>
\nThe concert hadn\u2019t been canceled<\/strong> due to the weather conditions.
\nThe new project had not been approved<\/strong> by our boss.
\nThe artwork hadn\u2019t been admired<\/strong> by people who came to the art gallery.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Positive and Negative Passive Questions in Past Perfect<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When asking passive questions in the Past Perfect tense, we use the formulas had + subject + been + past participle (by + agent)<\/strong> and had + subject + not + been + past participle (by + agent).<\/strong> Here are two tables and some examples to help you better understand.<\/p>\n

For Positive Questions;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Auxiliary Verb (have)<\/th>Subject<\/th>Auxiliary Verb (be)<\/th>Verb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
had<\/td>I<\/td>been<\/td>V3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>You<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>He<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>She<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>It<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>We<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>They<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Had she been loved<\/strong> by her community when she was living here?
\nHad I been asked<\/strong> about when I was away?
\nHad the orange trees been cut?<\/strong>
\nHad we been searched<\/strong> for when we left school early?
\nHad your car been searched<\/strong> by the police back then?<\/p>\n

For Negative Questions;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Auxiliary Verb (have)<\/th>Subject<\/th>Negative Adverb<\/th>Auxiliary Verb (be)<\/th>Verb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
had<\/td>I<\/td>not<\/td>been<\/td>V3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>You<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>He<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>She<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>It<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>We<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>They<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Had I not been asked<\/strong> many questions?
\nHadn\u2019t the perfume been sold<\/strong> out for a year?
\nHadn’t it been predicted<\/strong> that it would rain?
\nHad the book not been analyzed<\/strong> so many times?
\nHadn\u2019t we been reprimanded<\/strong> for our behavior?<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Short Answer Questions In Past Perfect Passive Voice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To give short answers to questions in Past Perfect Passive Voice, we use the formula of Yes\/No + subject + had\/had not(hadn\u2019t).<\/strong> Here are two tables and some examples to help you better understand.<\/p>\n

Positive Answers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Confirmation Word<\/th>Subject<\/th>Auxiliary Verb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Yes<\/td>I<\/td>had<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>You<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>He<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>She<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>It<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>We<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>They<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Had she been loved by her community when she was living here? Yes, she had.<\/strong>
\nHad your car been searched by the police back then? Yes, it had.<\/strong>
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Denial Word<\/th>Subject<\/th>Auxiliary Verb<\/th>Negative Adverb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
No<\/td>I<\/td>had<\/td>not<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>You<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>He<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>She<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>It<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>We<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>They<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Had the mail been sent by you? No, it hadn\u2019t.<\/strong>
\nHad the documents been signed? No, they hadn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Wh- Questions In Past Perfect Passive Voice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In order to ask for more specific information, we use question words. These question words include who, what, when, where etc.<\/strong> Here is a table and some examples to help you better understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Question Word<\/th>Auxiliary Verb (have)<\/th>Subject<\/th>Auxiliary Verb (be)<\/th>Verb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Who, what, when, where<\/td>had<\/td>I<\/td>been<\/td>V3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td><\/td>You<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td><\/td>He<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td><\/td>She<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td><\/td>It<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td><\/td>We<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td><\/td>They<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Who had been invited to your costume party last year?
\nWhat had been done to restore our computers?
\nWhere had the truck been parked when you came inside?
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Past Perfect Passive Voice
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What is the Past Perfect Passive Voice?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Past Perfect Passive Voice is the passive form of the Past Perfect Tense. To emphasize what or whom is being affected by the action in the sentence, we use passive voice.<\/p>\n

What are some examples of Past Perfect Passive Voice?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The documents had been prepared by the intern.
\nThe house had been built 5 years ago.
\nThe message had been sent already.<\/p>\n

What is the difference between Active and Passive Voice?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In an active voice sentence, the subject is the doer of the action. In passive voice, the subject is the receiver of the action.<\/p>\n

When should I use passive voice?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The choice between active voice and passive voice depends on the context and what the speaker wants to say. Active voice is preferred for its directness and emphasis on the subject performing the action. Passive voice is used to put emphasis onto the action or object, or when the doer of the action is unknown or unimportant. You can choose which voice you want to use depending on what meaning you want to convey.<\/p>\n