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Anne's ability to sing well can be traced back to her grandmother who was a talented singer.
Anne's ability to sing well can trace back to her grandmother ...


Do both of the above sound right and mean about the same? Thanks.
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As a native speaker I'd be more likely to use be traced back, but either would be understood.
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As a native speaker I'd be more likely to use be traced back, but either would be understood.
Thanks, oregeezer.
What about the following? Does it sound right and convey a similar idea to the first sample?

Anne's ability to sing well can date back to her grandmother ...
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