When can I use to be in a sentence?

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I am pretty confused about usage of to be(to be done, to be decided,is to be counted,has to be done... )Can any one explain me all this with examples and meaning?Thanks in advance

Gigilian Nguyen · Accepted Answer

Hi,
to be + past participle is a passive form which is used when we mean someone does something, and that thing is done by the person; or to prefer something's nature...
ex:
Your homework has to be done before you submit it. (You have to do your homework if you want to submit it)
A decision has to be made. (You have to decide)
Water, sugar, coffee... can't be counted. (They are uncountable)
Have no worries! The problem has been solved. (We've already solved it, so you don't need to worry about it anymore)
These plants should be watered everyday. (You should provide these plants with water everyday)
GN

CalifJim · Answer

vts nairusage of to be ...

This work has to be done = Somebody has to do this work soon.
These bottles need to be counted. = Somebody needs to count these bottles.
A lot of calculations had to be done = Somebody had to do a lot of calculations.
Mr. Slovensky used to be driven to work in a limousine = Somebody used to drive Mr. Slovensky to work in a limousine.
I would like the house to be cleaned before the guests arrive = I would like somebody to clean the house before the guests arrive.

CJ

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