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LazyFish Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Sentence 2
1. Paper is said to have been invented by the Chinese
2. The paper is said to have invented by Chinese
3. The paper is said to be invented by the Chinese.
Which sentence is correct? I guess 1. Am i right?
Thanks.
2. The paper is said to have invented by Chinese
3. The paper is said to be invented by the Chinese.
Which sentence is correct? I guess 1. Am i right?
Thanks.
Top answer
You're right. The other two don't work. Don't forget the period.
- You're right.
- The other two don't work.
- Don't forget the period.
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The reason why "the paper" doesn't work has to do with the fact that "paper" is a non-count noun. If it were a singular, countable noun then "the" would be ok.
The computer has changed the way we do bussines.
The tie is said to have been invented by the Croats.
Also, if you want to change your sentence from passive to active voice then say
The Chinese are said t
The computer has changed the way we do bussines.
The tie is said to have been invented by the Croats.
Also, if you want to change your sentence from passive to active voice then say
The Chinese are said t
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