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WorksheetStudy!Look at the sentences in the picture on the right. Remember what you have learnt about the active and passive voice.

1. Complete the rule with the missing information.

In order to build a passive sentence, the object of the active sentence is changed into the __________. The subject of the active sentence becomes the passive ____________. It is only mentioned when necessary.

In passive constructions, the auxiliary verb ___________ (in the infinitive form) is added after the _________ verb, followed by the ________ of the main verb.Example: You should create a unique style. A unique style should be created by you.

2. Complete the table below. Make the necessary changes to the verbs.Modal verbActivePassive

CANcan adopt

COULDcould be taught

MAYmay dress

MIGHTmight understand

MUSTmust be read

SHOULDshould tell

Practise!

A. Complete the sentences with the correct verb form from the table above and say whether they are in the active or passive forms. Follow the example.Example: Teens can adopt shocking styles. active sentence1. Guidelines on dressing codes ____________ at school. 2. You ____________ in fashionable clothes but your character is what truly matters.3. Parents ____________ (not) their children's lifestyle.4. The new teen collection ____________ before the next season.5. Teens ____________ that they aren't allowed to wear outrageous clothes in school.

B. Rewrite these sentences in the passive voice.1. People might judge you by the clothes you wear.2. Your clothes can show your originality and creativity.3. This shop should sell more trendy clothing.4. Some teens must wear uniforms in school.5. You should choose your T-shirt from that catalogue.6. People may not laugh at you because of your style.Go online and practise the passive voice @ http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/english-grammar/verbs/active-and-passive-voice and http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/passive/exercises?05

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