TOEIC Part1進行形の受動態：例外ケース

TOEICのPart1で受動態進行形は通常、人の動作を表す時に使います。従って、物や風景が映っている写真ではあんまり使いません。

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上記のイメージの場合、次の２つが選択肢にあったとしますと、答えは（Ａ）になります。

• （A）Some chairs have been placed around the tables. ( O )
• （B）Some chairs are being placed around the tables. ( X )

しかし、物や風景の写真で受動態進行形が例外として使われるケースがありますので、代表的な５つの動詞を紹介させていただきます。

• be being displayed
• be being cast
• be being grown
• be being watered
• be being baked

be being displayed

Some breads are being displayed on shelves.

be being cast

Shadows are being cast on the road.

be being grown

Some plants are being grown in pots.

be being watered

The grass is being watered at the park.

be being baked

Some breads are being baked in the oven.