FORMING PASSIVES WITH MODALS

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Forming Passives With Modals

Affirmative Form	Object + may, must, can, could, ought to, should + be + verb3
Question Form	Must, may, can, should, might + object + be + verb3 (past participle)

Something must / can / should... be done by someone at sometime.


Active : Our English teacher may give an exam today.
Passive: An exam may be given by our English teacher today.


Active : Thomas has written many books.
Passive: Many books have been written by Thomas.


Active : Do you have to pay the bill before leaving the restaurant?
Passive: the bill have to be paid before leaving the restaurant?


Active : Juan can give them some information about the job.
Passive: Some information can be given about the job by Juan.
Passive2: They can be given some information about the JOB by Juan.


Active : You must obey the traffic rules.
Passive: The traffic rules must be obeyed.



Quick Exercise

Put the following sentences into passive voice. (Modals)


1. We may ask him a few questions.
Passive  : A few questions may be asked by him.

2. I can manage a motor car.
Passive : A motor car can be managed

3. You must inquire the way.
Passive : The way must be inquired.

4.He might give you a chance.
Passive : A chance might be given.

5. I could show you his house if you would permit me.
Passive : His house can be shown to you if you would permit

6. I should enjoy a sea-voyage.
Passive : A sea-voyage should be enjoyed.

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