英語的被動語態(tài)由“助動詞be＋過去分詞”構(gòu)成，其中be有時態(tài)、人稱和數(shù)的變化。如：
English is taught in most schools. 大多數(shù)學校都教英語。
The children are not allowed (permitted) to play on the grass. 孩子們不允許在草地上玩耍。
After the accident, the injured were taken to hospital. 事故發(fā)生之后受傷的人被送往醫(yī)院急救。