Passive voice
Passive form of: "The chef cooks the dinner."
The dinner is cooked by the chef.
What is the structure of an active voice sentence?
Subject + Verb + Object.
This modal verb is used to express ability.
can
This semi-modal describes past habits or states that are no longer true in the present.
used to
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Complete the sentence in past passive: "The Harry Potter books _______ (write) by J.K. Rowling.
were written
Is this sentence active or passive? “She writes a letter.”
Active voice.
This modal verb is used to give advice or recommendations.
should
The semi-modal that carries the same meaning as "should" and is always followed by an infinitive with "to".
ought to
Mention at least 3 wonders of the world:
Passive form of: "They will build a new bridge next year."
A new bridge will be built next year
Change to active voice: “The cake was baked by Anna.”
Anna baked the cake.
The past form of "can" used to talk about general ability in the past or polite requests.
could
Complete to express lack of obligation: "It is Sunday, so you _______ get up early."
don't have to
Which is the happiest country in the world?
Complete the present continuous passive: "Shh! The video _______ (record) right now."
is being recorded
Complete the sentence: “He ___ (play) soccer every weekend.”
Plays
This modal structure expresses logical deduction about a past event: "She didn't answer the phone. She _____ (have / sleep)."
must have been sleeping" (or "must have slept")
The past tense form of "have to", used to express past necessity.
had to
Who invented the light bulb?
Thomas Edison
Passive form of: "Somebody has stolen my bicycle!"
My bicycle has been stolen!
Change to active voice: “The project will be completed by the students.”
The students will complete the project.
The modal verb used in formal situations to ask for permission, as in: "_____ I use your restroom?"
May
The passive form of the semi-modal "have to" in the past simple (e.g., "The car _______ [have to / repair] immediately").
had to be repaired
What are the most common male and female names in the world?
Male: Mohammed
Female: María