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Djinlondon Posted 3 years ago
Grammar
Can't we use "let" as a passive form?
My grammar book says I cannot use a verb "let" in a passive sentence.
The guard didn't let us enter with a drink. (OK)
We weren't let to enter with a drink. (Not good!)
It recommends me to use "be allowed to V" as an alternative.
We weren't allowed to enter with a drink. (OK).
Is it so?
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djinlondon Is it so? Yes, it is so. CJ
- djinlondon Is it so?
- Yes, it is so.
- CJ
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djinlondonMy grammar book says I cannot use a verb "let" in a passive sentence.
It's a good book.
Let can be used with a passive infinitive and without an explicit subject.
e.g. a curse:
Let him be damned!
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