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Passive Modals

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  • Heavy rain could cause a flood.
    A flood could be caused by heavy rain.
  • She might allow you to come if you ask her.
    You might be allowed to come if you ask her.
  • He can clean the windows every week.
    The windows can be cleaned by him every week./ The windows can be cleaned every week by him.
  • We can't identify the writer of the poem.
    The writer of the poem can't be identified.
  • You mustn't waste your money on stupid things.
    Your money mustn't be wasted on stupid things.
  • They may need your help after they arrive.
    Your help may be needed by them after they arrive.
  • The gardener should water the flowers.
    The flowers should be watered by the gardener.
  • The secretary must open the mail every morning.
    The mail must be opened by the secretary every morning.
  • You shouldn't send your children to a boarding school.
    Your children shouldn't be sent to a boarding school.
  • Police officers can examine the evidence.
    The evidence can be examined by police officers.
  • They won't take a decision until next meeting.
    A decision won't be taken until next meeting.