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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

active to passive

when 'by' is used
  

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'By' + agent is used in passive voice only when the agent (the doer of the action) is stressed or important. In particular, it is not used with pronouns. Compare: The book was bought in Chicago.

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  • 'By' + agent is used in passive voice only when the agent (the doer of the action) is stressed or important.
  • In particular, it is not used with pronouns.
  • Compare: The book was bought in Chicago.
  • The book was bought by my favorite uncle in Chicago.
  • (X) The book was bought by me in Chicago.
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'By' + agent is used in passive voice only when the agent (the doer of the action) is stressed or important. In particular, it is not used with pronouns. Compare:

The book was bought in Chicago.
The book was bought by my favorite uncle in Chicago.
(X) The book was bought by me in Chicago.
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