Writing with Tenses / Active & Passive Voice
LESSON 152 OF 261 · 7 MIN READ

Modal Passive

Use can/could/may/might/must/should/would + be + V3. Preserve the original modal meaning: possibility, ability, duty, or advice.

Understand the idea

Use can/could/may/might/must/should/would + be + V3. Preserve the original modal meaning: possibility, ability, duty, or advice.

Look closely

You must follow the rules. → The rules must be followed.

They can repair the machine. → The machine can be repaired.

We should complete the work. → The work should be completed.

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A quick check

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