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it is not unreasonable to rename the software convert into active voice

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

It is not unreasonable for the software to be renamed.

Elanguest · Answer

Haha.

"One can cure oneself of the not un- formation by memorizing this sentence: A not unblack dog was chasing a not unsmall rabbit across a not ungreen field." --George Orwell

Mister Micawber · Answer

Elanguest"One can cure oneself of the not un- formation by memorizing this sentence: A not unblack dog was chasing a not unsmall rabbit across a not ungreen field." --George Orwell

On the other hand, litotes has its uses.

Elanguest · Answer

Oh! Now I understand.

"It is not unreasonable to rename the software." Convert into active voice.

The sentence can be converted to the active voice by stating the subject, that is, the person who will be renaming the software. You could also say, The software needs a new name. Actually your sentence sounds alright as it is though.

Sorry, I thought you were making a joke by using not un- in the same sentence as the phrase active voice.

Elanguest · Answer

By the way, Mister Micawber, isn't your example a double passive?

Mister Micawber · Answer

ElanguestBy the way, Mister Micawber, isn't your example a double passive?

I don't think so: 'unreasonable' is not a verb. Here's a double passive: The building was thought to be razed.

Elanguest · Answer

But it is can be a passive phrase...

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