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You know the be + past participle formula. Now use it with modal verbs too — "must finish" becomes "must be finished", following the exact same pattern.
Every tense keeps the same core idea: be + past participle, with the doer moved after "by".
| Active | Passive |
|---|---|
| The mechanic repairs the car. | The car is repaired by the mechanic. |
| The artist painted a picture. | A picture was painted by the artist. |
| The workers are building a bridge. | A bridge is being built by the workers. |
A modal verb (must, can, should, will) passivises the exact same way: modal + be + past participle.
Find the doer, the verb, and the receiver — every time, in every tense.
12 IEO-style questions on active and passive voice. 🍀