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Old 03-Dec-2003, 06:00
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I agree with Tdol's explanation.

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Old 03-Dec-2003, 08:43
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Thank you for correcting the grammartical mistakes! By the way, could you possibly tell me something about the usage of confused followed by a preposition (eg.:get confused about , get confused by ,and so on)
What tdol wrote plus

It confuses me. (Active)
I am confused by it. (Present passive)
I was confused by it. (Past passive)

I am confused about... (Present active) / no Passive
I was confused about...(Past active) / no Passive

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I am confused about... (Present active) / no Passive
I was confused about...(Past active) / no Passive

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Here, 'confused' is an adjective.
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I appreciate all help from you ! that's very nice of you all! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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You're very welcome.
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