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The documents ________ before the meeting tomorrow.
The documents ________ before the meeting tomorrow.
- must be prepared (correct)
- are preparing
- prepares
- must prepare
The new policy ________ to all employees next month.
The new policy ________ to all employees next month.
- will explain
- will be explained (correct)
- explains
- is explaining
The broken equipment ________ by a technician soon.
The broken equipment ________ by a technician soon.
- is repairing
- repairs
- should be repaired (correct)
- should repair
The application forms ________ before the deadline.
The application forms ________ before the deadline.
The concert tickets ________ online starting tomorrow.
The concert tickets ________ online starting tomorrow.
The patient ________ to another hospital if necessary.
The patient ________ to another hospital if necessary.
The office building ________ every evening at 8 PM.
The office building ________ every evening at 8 PM.
This problem ________ immediately to avoid further issues.
This problem ________ immediately to avoid further issues.
The report ________ by the manager before submission.
The report ________ by the manager before submission.
The new software ________ by all staff members.
The new software ________ by all staff members.
Flashcards
Must be prepared
Must be prepared
To be prepared implies that someone else will do the preparing.
Will be explained
Will be explained
To be explained means the policy will be clarified by someone.
Should be repaired
Should be repaired
To be repaired indicates that a technician will fix the equipment.
Must be submitted
Must be submitted
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Can be purchased
Can be purchased
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May be transferred
May be transferred
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Should be closed
Should be closed
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Must be solved
Must be solved
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Should be checked
Should be checked
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Can be used
Can be used
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Study Notes
- Passive voice is used when the subject of the sentence receives the action, rather than performs it.
- It is often used when the action is more important than the actor, or when the actor is unknown.
- The structure of passive voice is: be + past participle.
- Modal verbs (e.g., must, should, can, may) can be used in passive voice constructions.
- The structure for modal verbs in passive voice is: modal + be + past participle.
Question 1
- Correct answer: B. must be prepared
- "The documents" are the receiver of the action, so passive voice is needed.
- The modal verb "must" indicates obligation.
Question 2
- Correct answer: B. will be explained
- "The new policy" is the receiver of the action, so passive voice is needed.
- "Will" indicates future tense.
Question 3
- Correct answer: B. should be repaired
- "The broken equipment" is the receiver of the action, so passive voice is needed.
- "Should" expresses advice or obligation.
Question 4
- Correct answer: B. must be submitted
- "The application forms" are the receiver of the action, so passive voice is needed.
- "Must" indicates necessity.
Question 5
- Correct answer: B. can be purchased
- "The concert tickets" are the receiver of the action, so passive voice is needed.
- "Can" indicates possibility or ability.
Question 6
- Correct answer: B. may be transferred
- "The patient" is the receiver of the action, so passive voice is needed.
- "May" indicates possibility.
Question 7
- Correct answer: C. closes
- Here the active voice is more appropriate.
- The office building closes every evening at 8 PM.
Question 8
- Correct answer: B. must be solved
- "This problem" is the receiver of the action, so passive voice is needed.
- "Must" indicates necessity.
Question 9
- Correct answer: B. should be checked
- "The report" is the receiver of the action, so passive voice is needed.
- "Should" expresses advice or obligation.
Question 10
- Correct answer: B. can be used
- "The new software" is the receiver of the action, so passive voice is needed.
- "Can" indicates possibility or ability.
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