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Pen navy 812 Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Began or was begun

Hello, could you help me with this, please. Is it necessary to use passive voice with the verb "begin"? For example : Water puppetry began/ was begun in the 11th century.

  

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pen navy 812 Is it necessary to use passive voice with the verb "begin"? No Water puppetry began in the 11th century. Water puppetry appeared in the 11th century.

  • pen navy 812 Is it necessary to use passive voice with the verb "begin"?
  • No Water puppetry began in the 11th century.
  • Water puppetry appeared in the 11th century.
  • (better)
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pen navy 812Is it necessary to use passive voice with the verb "begin"?

No

Water puppetry began in the 11th century.
Water puppetry appeared in the 11th century. (better)

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