lancillotto  +  599931 Sun, 30 Nov 08 01:38 PM I would like to ask the following questions: Is it correct to use the following passive forms when referring to a plural subject? "Here it is explained the reasons why..." , "In this chapter it is analysed the writings.." In the following sentences is the position of the adverbs correct? "as it will be shown subsequently in the book...", "as we will better see subsequently..." "During the study of this chapter it becomes also evident how the so called...", Thank you for your help lancillotto Joined on Sun, Nov 30 2008 New Member 08 Plurals, Adverbs, Plural Subject

	Clive  +  599936 Sun, 30 Nov 08 01:48 PM HI, Welcome to the Forum, I would like to ask the following questions: Is it correct to use the following passive forms when referring to a plural subject? "Here it is explained the reasons why..." , "In this chapter it is analysed the writings.." No. Say it this way. "Here are explained the reasons why..." , "In this chapter are analysed the writings.." In most cases, unless you are striving for a special style, the subject is placed before the verb. In the following sentences is the position of the adverbs correct? "as it will be shown subsequently in the book...", Yes.    You can omit the word 'it'. "as we will better see subsequently..." OK "During the study of this chapter it  also becomes also evident how the so called...", Best wishes, Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,585 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo Plurals, Adverbs, Plural Subject

	lancillotto  +  599952 Sun, 30 Nov 08 02:45 PM Are your corrections also valid for singular subjects, as for instance: "Here is explained the reason why..." , "In this chapter is analysed the writing.."? Thank you Clive. lancillotto Adverbs

	lancillotto  +  599979 Sun, 30 Nov 08 03:06 PM should I have written, "Here the reasons why are explained", "in this chapter the writings are analysed", since you suggested that in general the subject is placed before the verb? And is the same form also valid for the singular subject, as "in this chapter the writing is analysed"? Thank you lancillotto Adverbs

	Clive  +  600008 Sun, 30 Nov 08 03:37 PM Hi, Are your corrections also valid for singular subjects, as for instance: "Here is explained the reason why..." , "In this chapter is analysed the writing.."? Yes. But as I suggested, normally the subject precedes the verb. should I have written, "Here the reasons why are explained", " Yes. in this chapter the writings are analysed", Yes. In this example, you could also write 'This chapter analyses the writings. .  '  Often, active is better than passive. It's more direct. since you suggested that in general the subject is placed before the verb? And is the same form also valid for the singular subject, as "in this chapter the writing is analysed"? Yes Clive Clive Adverbs