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Qut Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
open / opened
1) The library will open soon.
2) The library will be opened soon.
A grammar book pointed out that (1) is corrcet. Then, i check it on a web dict. There is an example - The conference will be opened soon.
Could somebody explain it.
Thanks
2) The library will be opened soon.
A grammar book pointed out that (1) is corrcet. Then, i check it on a web dict. There is an example - The conference will be opened soon.
Could somebody explain it.
Thanks
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Open is a verb that can have both active and passive meaning I open the door. The door opens The door is open Both of yours are OK; however, the library will open soon is more natural.
- Open is a verb that can have both active and passive meaning I open the door.
- The door opens The door is open Both of yours are OK; however, the library will open soon is more natural.
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Open is a verb that can have both active and passive meaning
I open the door.
The door opens
The door is open
Both of yours are OK; however, the library will open soon is more natural.
I open the door.
The door opens
The door is open
Both of yours are OK; however, the library will open soon is more natural.
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Qut1) The library will open soon."The library will be opened soon" or "the conference will be opened soon"
2) The library will be opened soon.
A grammar book pointed out that (1) is corrcet. Then, i check it on a web dict. There is an example - The conference will be opened soon.
Could somebody explain it.
Thanks
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