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  1. 11-Aug-2012, 01:01 #1
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    Default Which Tense Is This?



    Which tense is this?
    Some people like to be fussed over (= receive a lot of attention).

    This part of the sentence needs to be explained, "like to be fussed over"
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    Default Re: Which Tense Is This?

    Some people like --> simple present tense

    like to be fussed over--> passive voice

    Hope it helps.
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    Default Re: Which Tense Is This?

    Quote Originally Posted by hhaapp42 View Post
    Some people like --> simple present tense

    like to be fussed over--> passive voice

    Hope it helps.
    Just as this is: "This part of the sentence needs to be explained"
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