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Jasonbolton Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Apply vs Be Applied?

Hi, I've read a few posts but still confused...

eg, If you don't select an option, Option A will apply.

So, why not will be applied?
Tks, J
  

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jasonbolton So, why not will be applied? This is verb in which both forms are possible. INTRANSITIVE: to be pertinent, suitable, or relevant: The argument applies to the case.

— Mister Micawber

  • jasonbolton So, why not will be applied?
  • This is verb in which both forms are possible.
  • INTRANSITIVE: to be pertinent, suitable, or relevant: The argument applies to the case.
  • The theory doesn't apply.
  • TRANSITIVE; to bring into action; use; employ: He applied the brakes and skidded to a stop.
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jasonboltonSo, why not will be applied?
This is verb in which both forms are possible.

INTRANSITIVE: to be pertinent, suitable, or relevant: The argument applies to the case. The theory doesn't apply.
TRANSITIVE; to bring into action; use; employ: He applied the brakes and skidded to a stop.
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So in this example, both "will apply" and "will be applied" would work? Tks, J
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jasonboltonSo in this example, both "will apply" and "will be applied" would work?
Right.
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but why people say eg, terms and conditions apply, but it is incorrect to say terms and conditions will be applied? what the difference this and the previous example may I ask? Tks, J
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jasonbolton why people say eg, terms and conditions apply
It is the practice, that is all.
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