The structure of Modal Verb Passive is: Subject + modal verb + be + past participle of the verb
In the Modal Verb Passive, we use a modal verb (like can, should, must, might, etc.) followed by "be" and the past participle of the main verb. This structure is used when we want to express that the action is possible, necessary, or allowed to be performed on the subject, depending on the modal verb used. It is similar to the passive voice but incorporates modal verbs that show necessity, possibility, or permission.
The modal verbs used in the structure can be: can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must, and each has a different meaning and use. The verb "be" is used in the passive form, and the main verb is always in its past participle form.
Active: They can finish the work by tomorrow.
Passive: The work can be finished by tomorrow.
Active: They must complete the project by next week.
Passive: The project must be completed by next week.
Active: You should submit the report by Friday.
Passive: The report should be submitted by Friday.
Active: They may deliver the goods tomorrow.
Passive: The goods may be delivered tomorrow.
Active: The company will organize the event next week.
Passive: The event will be organized by the company next week.
Active: They might close the shop early today.
Passive: The shop might be closed early today.
Active: He could finish the work by Friday.
Passive: The work could be finished by Friday.