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Old 18-Jun-2005, 23:45
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Default From active to passive voice.

Dear teachers,

I heard my name called.

With reference to the above sentence, you are kindly requested to let me know whether the passive voice " My name was heard called by me. " is considered natural to the native speakers of English.

Sincerely yours,
Sariputra
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No, not at all. Some structures simply do not take the passive.
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Thank you Mr. Micawber for your kind answer. Additionally I would like to know whether " My name was heard to be called." is considered to be natural to the native speakers of English.
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'My name was heard [being] called' sounds more natural to me, but I wouldn't use it if I were the person who heard it.
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Dear Mr. tdol,

I really thank you and Mr. Micawber for kind answers. They were very helpful for me to understand the passive forms of English.

I wish you good health & prosperity in all of your businesses.

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And a similar wish for you as well, Sariputra.

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