FORMING PASSIVE 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.


Thank you for those who want to read, hopefully they will benefit

Komentar

  1. Fikri Rafliatna6 Februari 2019 pukul 05.36

    Thank you very much for learning passive sentences with modals. Because it is very beneficial for me and others

    BalasHapus
  2. Fany Aulia salma3 Maret 2019 pukul 19.01

    Great job Risma.

    BalasHapus

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