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Eng_fanatic Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
Teachers, have I written these sentences right?
The children are anticipated to be here any moment.
Ryan persuaded his friend to have the surgery sooner, since it would improve his quality of life.
persuaded or convinced above? Thanks a lot.
Ryan persuaded his friend to have the surgery sooner, since it would improve his quality of life.
persuaded or convinced above? Thanks a lot.
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I find the first sentence awkward in the passive, since the children do nothing. g. expected ) it would seem more natural.
- I find the first sentence awkward in the passive, since the children do nothing.
- g.
- expected ) it would seem more natural.
- The second sentence is fine with either verb.
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I find the first sentence awkward in the passive, since the children do nothing. With another verb (e.g. expected) it would seem more natural.
The second sentence is fine with either verb.
The second sentence is fine with either verb.
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Mister MicawberI find the first sentence awkward in the passive, since the children do nothing. With another verb (e.g. expected) it would seem more natural.Hi Mister Micawber,
The second sentence is fine with either verb.
Do you mean if it's followed by a certain action or task it will b
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I don't think I expressed myself very well, but no, that is not what I meant. Let me just withdraw to the position that anticipate doesn't sound good in the passive. I don't know why-- if I discover why, I will let you know.
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