http://www.englishforums.com/English/GeneralEnglishGrammarQuestions/Forum12.htmAsk your questions on grammar and get your sentence checked. We answer lots of different types of general English grammar questions here.enCSMOD (Build: 3260.39585)http://www.englishforums.com/English/ByAgent/bxxhd/post.htm#156471Tue, 08 Nov 2005 17:24:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:156471Babujee0http://www.englishforums.com/English/ByAgent/bxxhd/post.htm#156471http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-156471.xml<P>It can be omitted if </P> <P>1) it is clear in the context&nbsp;&nbsp; -&nbsp; &nbsp;no need </P> <P>2) it is of no significance&nbsp;&nbsp; -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no use </P><div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ByAgent/bxnnm/post.htm#156293Tue, 08 Nov 2005 06:51:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:156293Clive1http://www.englishforums.com/English/ByAgent/bxnnm/post.htm#156293http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-156293.xml<P>Hi,</P> <P>Generally speaking, just include it if you want to, and don't include it if you don't want to. If it adds to your meaning, you might want to include it.</P> <P>Best wishes, Clive</P><div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ByAgent/bxnmz/post.htmTue, 08 Nov 2005 04:39:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:156269hanuman_20002http://www.englishforums.com/English/ByAgent/bxnmz/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-156269.xml<P>Hello,</P> <P>Most of the passive sentences have <STRONG>by phrase</STRONG>. But sometimes I see it is omitted.</P> <P>What are the rules about the inclusion and exclusion of the&nbsp; <STRONG>by phrase</STRONG> in passive voice?</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P><div style="clear:both;"></div>