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Diamondrg Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

active - passive

It was a sensible precaution ----.

A) to take

B) to be taken

Are both OK?
  

Top answer

Hi, Say A. B sounds odd. Best wishes, Clive

  • Hi, Say A.
  • B sounds odd.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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3 Answers
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Hi,

Say A. B sounds odd.

Best wishes, Clive
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sensible is blocking the to be taken option.
An adverbial of manner can help promote the passive version.

It is a sensible precaution to take. It is sensible for someone to take this precaution.
It is a precaution to be taken with care. This precaution should be taken with care.
It is a precaution to take with care. [Also possible. Slig

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