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with Modals

PASSIVE VOICE WITH MODALS

Worksheet
Study!
Look at the sentences in the picture on the
right. Remember what you have learnt about
the active and passive voice.
1. Complete the rule with the missing
information.
In order to build a passive sentence, the object of the active
sentence is changed into the __________. The subject of
the active sentence becomes the passive ____________. It
is only mentioned when necessary.
In passive constructions, the auxiliary verb ___________ (in the infinitive form) is
added after the _________ verb, followed by the ________ of the main verb.

Example: You should create a unique style.

A unique style should be created by you.
2. Complete the table below. Make the necessary changes to the
verbs.
Modal verb
CAN
COULD
MAY
MIGHT
MUST
SHOULD

Active

Passive

can adopt
could be taught

Practise!

A. Complete the
sentences
with the
must be read
correct verb
should tell
form from the table above and say whether they are in the active or
passive forms. Follow the example.
Example: Teens can adopt shocking styles. active sentence
may dress
might understand

1. Guidelines on dressing codes ____________ at school.

2. You ____________ in fashionable clothes but your character is what truly
matters.
3. Parents ____________ (not) their children's lifestyle.
4. The new teen collection ____________ before the next season.
5. Teens ____________ that they aren't allowed to wear outrageous clothes in
school.
B. Rewrite these sentences in the passive voice.
1. People might judge you by the clothes you wear.
2. Your clothes can show your originality and creativity.
3. This shop should sell more trendy clothing.
4. Some teens must wear uniforms in school.
5. You should choose your T-shirt from that catalogue.
6. People may not laugh at you because of your style.
Go online and practise the passive voice @ http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/englishgrammar/verbs/active-and-passive-voice and http://www.ego4u.com/en/cramup/grammar/passive/exercises?05
Teresa Pinto de Almeida Paula M. Arajo Telma Coelho de Sousa