VIII. Present perfect tense:

1. We have been taught French by Mr. Smith for 2 years.

2. Tom has been operated by Mary since 10 o'clock.

3. This is the second time we have been written to about this (by them).

4. Electric lights had been invented before I was born.

5. The door has been locked.

Cấu trúc thì hiện tại hoàn thành:

Chủ động: S + has/ have + V₃/ V_ed + (O)

Bị động: S + has/ have + been + V₃/ V_ed + ( by O)

IX. Verbs with two objects:

1. Each of us was given two exercise books by the teacher.

2. He will be told about that news.

3. These poor boys had been sent much money.

4. Women have been given the right to vote.

5. I was paid a lot of money to do the job.

Chủ động: S + động từ + O

Bị động: S + động từ bị động + by O

                    (tobe + V₃/ V_ed)