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Teal lime Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

The President is said to.....

Which of the following sentences is correct?

1) The President is said TO VISIT Australia next summer.

2) The President is said TO BE VISITING Australia next summer.

If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?

Thank you.

  

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teal lime 1) The President is said TO VISIT Australia next summer. Not correct. 'is said to visit' is a habitual concept.

— CalifJim

  • teal lime 1) The President is said TO VISIT Australia next summer.
  • Not correct.
  • 'is said to visit' is a habitual concept.
  • It contradicts 'next summer'.
  • 'is said to (do something)' always applies to something like a habit.
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teal lime1) The President is said TO VISIT Australia next summer.

Not correct. 'is said to visit' is a habitual concept. It contradicts 'next summer'. 'is said to (do something)' always applies to something like a habit.

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