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Which is the correct Passive form ..?
SIMPLE PAST
Active Voice : You made me clear.Thanks!
Passive Voice :
#1) I was made clear by you.Thanks!
#2) You were made me clear.Thanks!
would these two are acceptable ?
Nov 12, 2012 10:13 AM
Answers · 4
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Passive Form:
[Thing receiving action] + [be] + [past participle of verb] + [by] + [thing doing action]
In passive sentences, the thing receiving the action is the subject of the sentence and the thing doing the action is optionally included near the end of the sentence. You can use the passive form if you think that the thing receiving the action is more important or should be emphasized. You can also use the passive form if you do not know who is doing the action or if you do not want to mention who is doing the action.
*Simple Past :
Active :Sam repaired the car.
Passive :The car was repaired by Sam.
#1) I was made clear by you.Thanks!( correct)
November 12, 2012
"You made me clear" is a meaningless sentence. What are you trying to say?
Now I understand. You helped me understand. You helped me get clear on this.
November 12, 2012
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