what is the meaning of this sentence...please..
Hello all...I was studying English, but I found with this sentence in past...what is the meaning? thanks for you responses.
"Jack was to have taken part, but he fell ill."
what is "was to have taken part"?
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to take part means to participate in. For instance, take part in a dancing competition.
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ay,jessica que eres de Colombia.es no pudo estar...formar parte porque estaba malo
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Jack would have participated (in the activity) but he fell ill.
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to take part = to participate
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The phrasal verb "to take part" means to join or be involved in
The sentence is a little awkward because it is written in the passive voice.
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