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The room was cleaned by the janitor.
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Narrator
The room was cleaned by the janitor.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
The room should be cleaned by the janitor regularly.
Describing Habits
The janitor cleans the room every day as part of his routine.
Asking About Others
Was the room cleaned by the janitor this morning?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If the janitor hadn't cleaned the room, it would be messy.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The janitor performed the cleaning of the room.
Casual
The janitor cleaned the room.
Simpler English
The janitor tidied the room.
Phrases to learn
cleaned by
Indicates the action of cleaning was performed by a specific person or entity.
the janitor
Refers to the person responsible for cleaning.