FORMING PASSIVE WITH MODALS

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Affirmative Form	Object + may, must, can , cloud, 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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