Orders: Active Voice → Passive Voice (Using Must & Should)
Orders are strong or official instructions. In such sentences, the subject “You” is understood. When changing them into passive voice, special rules apply.
🔹 General Rule
Active Voice: You + must / should + Verb + Object
Passive Voice: Object + must / should + be + V³
🔴 Orders using MUST
| Active Voice | Passive Voice |
|---|---|
| You must obey the rules. | The rules must be obeyed. |
| You must wear the uniform. | The uniform must be worn. |
| You must submit the application today. | The application must be submitted today. |
| You must follow the instructions strictly. | The instructions must be followed strictly. |
| You must maintain silence in the hall. | Silence must be maintained in the hall. |
| You must complete the work on time. | The work must be completed on time. |
| You must carry your identity card. | The identity card must be carried. |
| You must attend the meeting. | The meeting must be attended. |
| You must report to the office immediately. | The office must be reported to immediately. |
| You must not use mobile phones here. | Mobile phones must not be used here. |
🔵 Orders using SHOULD
| Active Voice | Passive Voice |
|---|---|
| You should follow the school rules. | The school rules should be followed. |
| You should maintain discipline. | Discipline should be maintained. |
| You should reach the venue on time. | The venue should be reached on time. |
| You should keep the classroom clean. | The classroom should be kept clean. |
| You should submit the report tomorrow. | The report should be submitted tomorrow. |
| You should listen to the instructions carefully. | The instructions should be listened to carefully. |
| You should cooperate with the authorities. | Cooperation should be given to the authorities. |
| You should stand in a queue. | A queue should be formed. |
| You should inform the office in advance. | The office should be informed in advance. |
| You should not disturb others. | Others should not be disturbed. |
📌 Quick Summary
- Must → compulsory order
- Should → expected or official order
- Passive form: must / should + be + V³
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