Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Referred
hi teachers,
He likes to be referred to as “Doctor Khee”.
Every object that has been used to cook, serve, and eat a meal can be referred to as the dishes.
In these 2 sentences, what is the meaning of "referred" gramatically speaking?
Is it an adjective, adverb? Neither of them? What is it?
Thanks in advanced
Thinking (Spain)
He likes to be referred to as “Doctor Khee”.
Every object that has been used to cook, serve, and eat a meal can be referred to as the dishes.
In these 2 sentences, what is the meaning of "referred" gramatically speaking?
Is it an adjective, adverb? Neither of them? What is it?
Thanks in advanced
Thinking (Spain)
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be referred to = be called
The structure is a passive voice (with the past participle) in stead of the active "peope call him."
The structure is a passive voice (with the past participle) in stead of the active "peope call him."
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Thank you very much Philip, you have given me a clear explanation!
Thinking (Spain)
Thinking (Spain)
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