0
Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Passive constructions with the infinitive
Hi, I'd like to know if I rewrite the following sentence using an infinitive after a pasive construction beginning with the underlined words whether the two sentences which follow are both correct?
It was once reported that the Olsen twins were worth over $300 million.
The Olsen twins were once reported to be worth over $300 million.
The Olsen twins were once reported to have been worth over $300 million.
Thanks a million
Nancy
It was once reported that the Olsen twins were worth over $300 million.
The Olsen twins were once reported to be worth over $300 million.
The Olsen twins were once reported to have been worth over $300 million.
Thanks a million
Nancy
Top answer
The first is correct; the second only if they are now dead or poor.
- The first is correct; the second only if they are now dead or poor.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
1 Answers
0
The first is correct; the second only if they are now dead or poor.
0
Related Questions