Giving information and

advice about traveling using

modal verbs and passive
voice
 Modal Verbs

Modal Verbs don’t change depending on the person,

(I walk, he walks -- but Modal Verb CAN -- I can, he can)
and are followed directly by another verb without “to”
 Can We can still make the flight. Hurry!
 Could I couldn’t pronounce the street name.
 Will Will you be there for the festival?
 Would I’d love to see the Sphinx!
 Should
We should’ve gone to Paris.
All travelers must present ID.
 Must
The concierge may have an idea.
 May
They might not know we’re tourists.
 Might We ought to stay another week.
 Ought (semi-modal, no change for person but needs “to”)
 Passive Voice
Passive voice is used when the action is more important
than who or what made or performed that action, or
when we don’t know who did the action.

We create the passive voice by combining the verb ‘to be’

with the past participle of the following verb.

Ex. Active voice

“Someone brought the luggage directly to the hotel.”
becomes Passive Voice:
The luggage was brought directly to the hotel.

“Someone has arranged special meals in advance.” >>

Special meals have been arranged in advance.
 Combining Modal Verbs with Passive Voice

A traveler can buy souvenirs at the gift shop. >>

Souvenirs can be bought at the gift shop.

All your valuables should be kept in the safe.

The city tour might be changed depending on the weather.
Lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m.
Room service must be requested over the phone.
Accommodations may be included in the package.
A deposit would be requested when booking rental cars.
Flights ought to be confirmed 24 hours in advance.
Shuttle service could have been provided, if we had known.
Activities
 Change the following sentences into the passive voice.

Ex.: You can exchange money at the front desk.>>

Money can be exchanged at the front desk.

1. The flight crew can serve 250 passengers in an hour.

2. The pilot will make an announcement when we start to descend.

3. They should always satisfy the guests’ needs completely.

4. The guide might change the route of the tour.

5. The company would have charged our credit card.

6. Passengers may carry only small bags on board the airplane.

7. People couldn’t visit the pyramids due to local protests.

8. All passengers must keep their hands inside the vehicle at all times.
Activity 2
Use modal verbs and/or passive voice to talk about traveling to the
following places:
Activity 3A
You are planning to travel to Africa for a safari.
What things (must, should, ought to, etc.) be done before your trip?
Activity 3B
You are currently traveling in Africa for a safari.
What things (can, should, ought to, will, etc.) you do, or what
things (can , will, should, might, etc.) be done, seen, or enjoyed
on your trip?