Grammar Bank
The Past Simple Passive
English uses the passive voice in the past to stress the effect of an action that happened in the past, rather than the cause of that action.
A bird was arrested in the Netherlands because of a shop robbery. (Past Simple Passive)
HOW TO FORM

SUBJECT | WAS/WERE | PAST PARTICIPLE | BY
The award | was | given | by the President.
The awards | were | given | by the President.

More examples:
The stolen car was found near the river.
Was the building damaged during the storm?
The award was given to a local hero.
Famous singers were not invited to the event.
Were the documents signed by the director?
Future Simple Passive
English uses the passive voice in the future to stress the effect of an action that will happen in the future, rather than the cause of that action.

Future Simple | Future Simple Passive
They will exhibit Congo's paintings at a gallery in London. | Congo's paintings will be exhibited at a gallery in London.

HOW TO FORM

SUBJECT | WILL BE | PAST PARTICIPLE | BY
The photos | will be | taken | by a professional.

More examples:
The criminal will be arrested soon.
The story will not be shared on the evening news.
Will the meeting be held next Monday?
Important change will be made to the school rules.
The photo will not be displayed in the gallery.