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ipjalonai
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DOUBT
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Are the following changes from ACTIVE to PASSIVE correct:
ACTIVE: They will open a new museum next week.
The students have to read the report.
PASSIVE: A new museum is to be openend next week.
The report is to be read by the students
...or just �A new museum will be opened next week � and �The report has to be read by the students �
Thanks for your help in advance.
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17 Mar 2013
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peteyparker
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�A new museum is to be opened next week � is fine, but you could use will too.
As for the other,
�The report is to be read by the students � is ok, but it changes the meaning from the active sentence, you haven �t included the meaning of the �have to �, therefore i suggest either:
The report has to be read by the students
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The report must be read by the students. |
17 Mar 2013
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twin_sister1
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I think the grammar structures should be preserved. So here are my suggestions: They will open a new museum next week. - A new museum will be opened next week.
The students have to read the report. - The report has to be read by the students.
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18 Mar 2013
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ipjalonai
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Thanks so much for your help!
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18 Mar 2013
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