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Originally Posted by vil  Dear teachers,
There are two sentences which comprise one and the same components.
He arranged that the examination should take place on the 2nd.
It was arranged that the examination should take place on the 2nd.
Whould you be kind enough to tell me whether there is indeed a change in the meaning of the word “arrange” as a result of the chang in the structures of the sentences? For example, in the first sentence “arrange” = come to an agreement, and in the second sentence “arrange” = it was decided.
Thank you in advance for your efforts.
Regards.
V. |
Hi vil,
No, there is no difference in the meaning of the word "arranged" in the two sentences;
He
arranged that the examination should take place on the 2nd.
It was
arranged (by him)that the examination should take place on the 2nd.
Either way, the examination was
arranged.
