C1 · Word order
A modal with the passive
Modal verbs and the passive voice.
- The report must be reviewed by a second committee.
- The application may not be refused without reasons.
- The figures should have been checked before publication.
- The request can be submitted electronically.
- The old system will have to be replaced entirely.
- The data must not be shared with third parties.
- The decision was to be published in the gazette.
- The file may be closed if no reply is received.
- The plan cannot be implemented without extra funding.
- The appeal must be filed within six weeks.
- The question was whether the rules could be suspended.
- The budget had to be approved before the start of the year.