Fill in the Blanks
The worker_____(fired).
Will be fired
The weapons _______ ( should/keep) out of reach from children.
should be kept
Passives are often used without agentsif the agent is ________, __________, or _______.
unimportant; unknown; obvious
wipe
phrasal modal passive
ought to be wiped
The building____(isn't/build)
isn't going to be built
Your package _______ (need to/ insure) before mailing.
needs to be insured
Please give an example of future passive.
Answer will vary.
Example: When Derek arrives at the emergency room, his arm is going to be examined.
build
phrasal modal passive
ought to be built
The teacher ______.(must/fire)
must be fired
The bottle_______ (should/ refill) before you go to recess.
should be refilled
Give an example of present perfect passive.
Example: The worker has been fired.
fire
phrasal modal passive
have to be fired
_____the programs_____.(Could/cut)
could, be cut
The books______________ (create/a famous soccer player).
have been written by a famous soccer player
What is the format of modal passive?
model + be + past participle (+ by + noun)
deliver
passive with an agent
has been delivered
The constructer_______. ( is/ fire)
is going to be
The trucks________________(drive/battlefield)
Have been driven to the battlefield.
What is the use of agents?
1. provide additional or new information
2. complete the meaning of the sentence or add important information
What may an announcement on an an airplane be like?
"Passangers are requested to remain seated."