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Inductive Grammar Activity

(Unit 6, Page 64)

PASSIVE MODALS
Look at the statements using passive modals.

Conditions for cattle on factory farms could be improved.

Alternatives to using mice for research might be found.
The hunting of bears should be prohibited.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Circle the correct letter to complete each statement.
1. The focus of the passive voice is on the _______________________.
a. the receiver of the action b. the person or thing that performs the action
2. You can form the passive modal with _______________________.
a. modal + be and past participle b. modal + have/has and past participle
Look at the questions using passive modals.

Yes / no questions Information questions

Should chickens be cooped up in cages? Why must all animals’ lives be respected?
Can’t factory chicken farms be shut down? How might people’s attitudes be changed?

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Make questions from the statements.
1. Make a yes / no question from “The hunting of bears should be prohibited.”
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2. Make an information question with How from “Alternatives to using mice for research might
be found.”
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Summit 1, Third Edition Unit 6

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*Note: Have to is a modal-like expression. Look at statements using have to.

Traditions like bullfighting have to be preserved.

Do large mammals have to be kept in zoos?

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Circle the correct letter to complete the statement.
1. Yes / no questions with have to begin with _____.
a. a modal b. Do / Does

REMEMBER:
have to = obligatory
don’t have to = not obligatory
must OR must not = obligatory

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Match the sentences with their meaning.
1. Animals must not be killed for research. a. It is not necessary to kill animals
for research.
2. Animals don’t have to be killed for research. b. Killing animals for research
should be prohibited.

Summit 1, Third Edition Unit 6

Copyright © 2017 by Pearson Education, Inc. Duplication for classroom use is permitted.