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"?
Cerca tra vari insegnanti di Inglese...
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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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