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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

passive voice

Hello,

I learned these passive sentences are wrong.
I would like to know why they are wrong.

He pays attention to her.
-> Attention is paid to her.

He takes care of her.
-> Care is taken of her.

It is said that those sentences should be changed like these.
No(Good, Much, Great) attention is paid to her.
Good(Great, No) care is taken of her.

Modifiers such as no, good, much.. are compulsory to make these passive sentences right?

Thanks a lot,
  

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Anonymous Modifiers such as no, good, much.. are compulsory to make these passive sentences right? No; the problem is that the passive form is sometimes awkward.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Modifiers such as no, good, much..
  • are compulsory to make these passive sentences right?
  • No; the problem is that the passive form is sometimes awkward.
  • Attention must be paid to detail.
  • Care is always taken with our customers' orders .
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AnonymousModifiers such as no, good, much.. are compulsory to make these passive sentences right?
No; the problem is that the passive form is sometimes awkward.

Attention must be paid to detail.
Care is always taken with our customers' orders.
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