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LeGion12359 Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Simple Grammar

If it is said that a Paradise is to be seen in this world, then the Paradise of this world is Samarkhand.
Can i say the above sentence like this without altering its meaning:
If it is said that a Paradise is seen in this world, then the Paradise of this world is Samarkhand.
If no, then why?
  

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LeGion12359 Can i say the above sentence like this No. 'to be seen' has a sense of futurity that is not present in just 'seen'. At least that's how it seems to me.

— CalifJim

  • LeGion12359 Can i say the above sentence like this No.
  • 'to be seen' has a sense of futurity that is not present in just 'seen'.
  • At least that's how it seems to me.
  • If ...
  • to be seen ...
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LeGion12359Can i say the above sentence like this
No. 'to be seen' has a sense of futurity that is not present in just 'seen'. At least that's how it seems to me.

If ... to be seen ... suggests If you plan to see ...
If ... seen ... suggests If you do see (now) ...

CJ
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CalifJimNo. 'to be seen' has a sense of futurity that is not present in just 'seen'. At least that's how it seems to me.If ... to be seen ... suggests If you plan to see ...If ... seen ... suggests If you do see (now) ...
Alright, but what about this:
If I eat peanuts, I get ill
'If I eat peanuts' also shows futurity if i am not wrong.
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LeGion12359Alright All right
The original question was about the difference between 'is to be seen' and 'is seen'.

Nothing in your "peanuts" example has "to be", so I don't understand your point. Suppose it was like this instead:

1 If peanuts are eaten ...
2 If peanuts are to be ea
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CalifJimNothing in your "peanuts" example has "to be", so I don't understand your point. Suppose it was like this instead:
I was not really specific with 'to be', Anyway I understood, thank you.
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LeGion12359Why did you cross 'Alright'?
Because when I was your age, my teacher crossed it out! I was taught that all right is two words and should always be written that way. Some people do write alright, but it isn't fully accepted as correct.

CJ
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CalifJimBecause when I was your age, my teacher crossed it out! I was taught that all right is two words and should always be written that way. Some people do write alright, but it isn't fully accepted as correct.
Thank you for correcting me.
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