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Passives: Part 2, The passive is often used to describe situantions or…
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The passive is often used to describe situantions or states. This use is called the Stative Passive.
New York is located on the east coast of the United States.
Bob Dylan is well known for his folk songs.
The ingredients are found on the side of the box.
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We often use regular passives to report ideas, beliefs, and opinions.
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It was thought by some of my relatives that I would not fit into a medical career. The doctors said that my disease had no cure.
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To form passives that report ideas, beliefs, and opinions, you can also use subject + be + past participle + to phrase.
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It is believed that the Abominable Snowman actually exists. The defendant is alleged to have committed the crime.
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