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smelval
Can be the verb tear and rip used in passive voice
The jacket was torn by him.
The jacket was ripped by him by accident.
Is it natural sounding and correct sentences?
Many thanks
2 août 2017 11:41
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Hello Smelval,
The sentences are grammatically correct but not very natural. If you leave out the agent it sounds much more natural. If it is important that the person doing the action is included then use active sentences.
Best wishes
Bob
2 août 2017
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They work if you have to use the passive. I could also imagine hearing "the jacket got ripped" and leaving out the "by him" portion. Otherwise, I'd probably say "he accidentally ripped the jacket"
2 août 2017
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smelval
Compétences linguistiques
Anglais, Russe
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Anglais
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