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Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

began / was began

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0 'Began'. Even if you did want the passive voice (which you don't), it would be 'was begun'. 0-

— Philip

  • 0 'Began'.
  • Even if you did want the passive voice (which you don't), it would be 'was begun'.
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0 'Began'. Even if you did want the passive voice (which you don't), it would be 'was begun'. 0-
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0So, you mean:02br
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00"Was began/ began" can be accepted? Both correct? 0-
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0No. Look more carefully. began or was beg01u00u02u00n. Was began is incorrect.0-
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0So, only "began" is correct answer. 02br
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00"Was begun" is not accepted.0-
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0No. Either 'began' or 'was begun' are acceptable but 'began' is much more natural.02br
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00'Was began' is the phrase that is always incorrect as the verb tenses do not match.0-
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0Thanks for your explanation. 050010id5
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wouldn't it make more sense to just say "it began at 8"?
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