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Cho7712 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
order
Is it possible to say,
An inquiry was ordered by the boss.
(the meaning of order is to give directions) ?
An inquiry was ordered by the boss.
(the meaning of order is to give directions) ?
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An inquiry was ordered by the boss. ) It's better to write: The boss ordered an inquiry.
- An inquiry was ordered by the boss.
- ) It's better to write: The boss ordered an inquiry.
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An inquiry was ordered by the boss. (This sentence is awkward.)
It's better to write: The boss ordered an inquiry.
It's better to write: The boss ordered an inquiry.
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Thank you for the answer.
It seems that a non-agentive object is not appropriate to be the subject of the passive in this case. (when order is used for expressing an idea of giving directions)
Is it a right assumption that might be a part of your tacit knowledge?
It seems that a non-agentive object is not appropriate to be the subject of the passive in this case. (when order is used for expressing an idea of giving directions)
Is it a right assumption that might be a part of your tacit knowledge?
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