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Contraposition Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Passive : 'I was bought a book.'

Some teachers (who are not native) say that :
"I was given a book" is correct,
but "I was bought a book" is incorrect.

Is what they say right?
  

Top answer

Hi, No. But I think the active voice version is more likely to be said. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, No.
  • But I think the active voice version is more likely to be said.
  • Clive
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Hi,

No.
But I think the active voice version is more likely to be said.


Clive
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