Sharing Experiences with Modal Passives
Sharing Experiences with Modal Passives
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Sharing Experiences with Modal Passives
What do you already know about modal passives?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will use modal passive structures to talk about experiences and opinions.
What Are Modal Passives?
Modal passives use a modal verb (must, should, can) + be + past participle. They are used to express ideas, possibilities, and recommendations in a passive voice.
Examples of Modal Passives
• Mistakes can be accepted. • Decisions must be changed. • Problems should be discussed.
Complete the Ideas
Fill in the sentences with modal + be + past participle, using must, should, or can.
Activity: Fill in the Gaps
More To Try
4. Decisions can be changed. 5. Emotions should be shared. 6. Mistakes must be accepted. 7. Problems can be discussed. 8. Lessons can be learned.
1. Strong feelings can be hurt easily. 2. Important memories must be remembered by heart. 3. Trust should be built over time.
Examples
Reflect: Personalise and Share
Choose 3 sentences. Do you agree or disagree? Add a reason to each. Prepare your notes for speaking.
Share Your Ideas
Work with a partner. Use your personalised sentences to share and explain your opinions.
Summary: Modal Passives in Life
Modal passives help us express opinions about experiences and actions. Practise using them in your daily conversations.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
