JKBelieve  +  57393 Thu, 25 Nov 04 01:36 PM HI, I'm beginning to think that this place is not the place where I can put up my questions.....Please tell me another place if it isn't..... So.......my question. There are three sentences. Can you tell me which ones are correct 'grammarlishly' and why as well. Thanx guys you are the best! Go EnglishForums!!! 1. this drug has been proven to be successful in a number of cases. 2. this drug has been proved to be successful in a number of cases. 3. this drug has proved successful in a number of cases. JKBelieve Joined on Thu, Nov 25 2004 Full Member 278 Reality is what we believe it is - JK

	Mister Micawber  +  57489 Thu, 25 Nov 04 10:40 PM Hi JK, And why would you think this is not the place for your questions? I trust you are not expecting instantaneous answers. Patience is a virtue, especially with a free service. It would also help if you are careful and serious in your postings. I believe that any good dictionary will show you the word you want: 'grammatically'. (1) and (2) are both possible-- both past participles are accepted forms, as is the passive voice. (3), the active form, is also grammatically fine, and stylistically neater because of the elimination of the passive 'be' and infinitive 'be'. Passive is generally less clear and direct, and should be reserved for specific purposes. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,841 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

	JKBelieve  +  57605 Fri, 26 Nov 04 01:27 PM Thanx. I'll remember your advice on having patience ^^ I'm sorry but I have some more questions. You see I'm not the best on grammar and i don't really understand what you mean by 'as is the passive voice'. The second question is about "passive 'be' and infinitive 'be'", which one of the two sentences (1 and 2) uses the passive, and which one uses the infinitive? Thanx a lot for your help. ^^ I hope you have a nice day JKBelieve Grammar

	Mister Micawber  +  57608 Fri, 26 Nov 04 01:46 PM Hi JK, I mean that both the active voice and passive voice are acceptable in your sentences. You can find out more about voice HERE. (1) and (2) each contain both a passive 'be' (has been proven/proved) and the infinitive (to be). Mister Micawber Grammar