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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