Forming Passives With Modals

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.

Put the following sentences into passive voice. (Modals)

1. Active : We may ask him a few questions

Passive: A few questions may be asked to him

 Passive 2 : He may be asked a few questions

2. Active : I can manage a motor car

Passive: A motor car can be managed

3. Active : You must inquire the way

Passive: The way must be inquired

4. Active : He might give you a chance

Passive: A chance might  be given

Passive 2 : you might be given a chance

5. Active : I could show you his house if you would permit me

Passive: His house can be shown you if you would permit me

Passive 2 : You could be shown his house if you would permit me

6. Active : I should enjoy a sea-voyage

Passive: A sea-voyage should be enjoyed