Dear friend, the first set of examples is quite correct grammatically, no doubt, representing the pattern verb + object + to-infinitive complementation . In this case, passivization is possible, though some constraints still apply even to this

Hi, I'd change these: 5. The sun was eclipsed by the moon. ACTIVE PASSIVE 9. This bone has been buried by the dog . PASSIVE 10. It takes a long time to think of these examples . PASSIVE ACTIVE 13. There was a cup of coffee on the table but now

Prices may vary, depending on the area, or depending on the area, prices may vary. In either construction, "Depending on" is classified as an adjective according to Online Dictionary. But to me, it functions like an adverbial phrase

*the slept man *a belonged wallet *a left guest *the gone people *the arrived women *a disappeared rabbit *a died geranium Hi CJ, I get our point. I have no argument about intransitive participles not being able to

I guess the question really boiled down to the classification of the P.P. I always treated them with a passive approach which may or may not conform to the grammarian rules. Unfortunately, as I see it at least, this thread is not about whether a

Hello everyone, Would anyone mind having a read through my answers below to see if i'm on the right tracks? I'm looking at the meaning/function and form of the sentence/underlined words! With many thanks!! Fiona is very

Many learners are confused about past participles. I for one was. If I said "he was completely consumed for the past few days with the conference preparation." Do you consider "consumed" as participle adjective? Or

Hi, This is a present perfect passive construction, much like "he has been promoted to a store manager recently". But some would consider verbs like "married, interested, tired and pleased etc.." a particple adjective. A

Hi, This is a present perfect passive construction, much like "he has been promoted to a store manager recently". But some would consider verbs like "married, interested, tired and pleased etc.." a particple adjective. A

Ordinary language logic is not the same as mathematical logic. Consider the basic idea of equality. Jack was assigned to clean out the stables, but he was not the task. Note the measurement 'upward' from an assumed 'low'