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Serge Ant Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
"want to be give..." and "want to give.."
"want to be give something" and "want to give something"
What is the difference in meaning?
What is the difference in meaning?
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I think 'want to be give' might be wrong. 'want to be given' could be right. ' will be right.
- I think 'want to be give' might be wrong.
- 'want to be given' could be right.
- ' will be right.
- When you want to use the objects, him or a doll, as the subject of the sentence, you can use 'passive form: be + past participle'.
- ' should be your question, I think, isn't it?
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I think 'want to be give' might be wrong. 'want to be given' could be right. cause, 'give' is a transitive verb -- need an object(a noun)
' I gave him a doll.' or 'I gave a doll to him.' will be right.
When you want to use the objects, him or a doll, as the subject of the sentence, you can use 'passive form: be + pa
' I gave him a doll.' or 'I gave a doll to him.' will be right.
When you want to use the objects, him or a doll, as the subject of the sentence, you can use 'passive form: be + pa
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