Modal auxiliaries + passive infinitive

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When you have a modal auxiliary verb + infinitive, you can make the combination passive by using a passive infinitive after the modal auxiliary verb:
It´s a pity it´s so late . On a clear day you can see Ben Nevis, the highest Scottish
mountain, from here.
(Active voice)

It´s a pity it´s so late. On a clear day Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland, can be seen from here. (Passive voice)



You have to finish this report before 5 o'clock
This report has to be finished before 5 o'clock.


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