Lucy
The dinner was paid for.
The dinner was paid.
Which sentence is correct？If both are correct then what's the difference between them? Thank you！
2024年2月15日 10:53
回答 · 3
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You definitely need "for."
In addition, it's best to avoid using the passive voice unnecessarily. The only reasons to use the passive voice would be if you don't know who paid for it, or if it's obvious or unimportant who did so. I suggest that you use the active voice and make who paid for it the subject of the sentence:
My dad paid for the dinner.
Also, if you change the object, you might not need for:
My dad paid the bill.
My dad paid the check.
My dad paid the tab.
2024年2月15日
1
The dinner was paid for ... followed by an explanation. The dinner was paid for by my brother. The dinner was paid for in advance. The dinner has been paid for already.
The dinner was paid .. is an incomplete sentence.
2024年2月15日
Paid for
2024年2月15日
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