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Navitasan Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

To be kept safe

Are these sentences both correct:

1-He was given a false identity to keep him safe.
2-He was given a false identity to be kept safe.

Gratefully,
Navi.
  

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navitasan Are these sentences both correct: Only #1.

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navitasanAre these sentences both correct:
Only #1.
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Thank you very much Mr. Micawber for all your kind replies,

How about:

3-He was given a false identity in order to be kept safe.

Gratefully,
Navi.
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navitasanHow about:3-He was given a false identity in order to be kept safe.
Marginally better, but still ambiguous.
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