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Engaging A2-Level Challenge: Exercise on Modal Verbs in the Passive Voice

Elementary - Pre-Intermediate

Modals (Passive)


You must stop him now



He stopped be must now

All parts of Grammar activity passive voice task 9:

Part1   Part2   Part3   Part4   Part5   Part6   Part7  


Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What modals can be used in the passive voice?

Modals such as `can`, `could`, `may`, `might`, `must`, `should`, `ought to`, `had better`, and `will` can be used in the passive voice.

How is the passive voice constructed with modals?

The passive voice with modals is constructed using the modal verb `to be` in the appropriate tense, followed by the past participle of the main verb. For example: `The package can be delivered tomorrow.`

What is the function of the passive voice with modals?

The passive voice with modals is used to emphasize the action or the result of the action rather than the person or thing doing the action.

How do you form negative sentences in the passive voice with modals?

To form negative sentences in the passive voice with modals, use the modal verb in its negative form followed by `be` and the past participle. For example: `The package cannot be delivered tomorrow.`

Can the passive voice with modals be used in all tenses?

Yes, the passive voice with modals can be used in all tenses, including present, past, and future tenses.

Is the use of the passive voice with modals common in everyday speech?

No, the use of the passive voice with modals is less common in everyday speech and is usually found in formal writing or academic contexts.

What is the difference between the passive voice with modals and the active voice with modals?

In the active voice with modals, the subject of the sentence performs the action, whereas in the passive voice with modals, the subject of the sentence receives the action. For example: `I can open the window` (active) vs. `The window can be opened` (passive).


Useful links:

Listening A1 Tests
The Best Christmas Trivia Ever
Christmas Jeopardy
Present Continuous exercises. Grammar online.
Present Simple exercises. Grammar online.
Future Simple test. Grammar online.
Past Simple activity. Grammar online.
Present Perfect online practice. Grammar online.





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