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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Passive Voice
What is the passive sentence of the following sentences:
1. I ask John to open the door.
* which one is correct=" I ask the door opened by John" or " I ask the door to be opened by John"?
2. I tell John to open the door
3. I order John to open the door
thank you
Vivi
1. I ask John to open the door.
* which one is correct=" I ask the door opened by John" or " I ask the door to be opened by John"?
2. I tell John to open the door
3. I order John to open the door
thank you
Vivi
Top answer
These sentences are most likely to be in the past tense. I will correct them that way. Second, why do you want the passive voice?
- These sentences are most likely to be in the past tense.
- I will correct them that way.
- Second, why do you want the passive voice?
- Generally, it is best to avoid the passive voice.
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These sentences are most likely to be in the past tense. I will correct them that way. Second, why do you want the passive voice? Generally, it is best to avoid the passive voice.
1. I asked John to open the door.
* which one is correct=" I ask the door opened by John" or " I ask the door to be opened by John"? Neither is correct. We would never use this construction. You are
1. I asked John to open the door.
* which one is correct=" I ask the door opened by John" or " I ask the door to be opened by John"? Neither is correct. We would never use this construction. You are
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