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14-Aug-2004, 19:23

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I am started to read a new book

I am started to read a new book.
I start to read a new book.

Are they both correct? Which one is more idiomatic? Thanks.

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14-Aug-2004, 19:40

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The second one wins!

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15-Aug-2004, 17:46

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I'd go for 'I have started', but it isn't on the list.

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16-Aug-2004, 00:51

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Isn't "I am started" a passive voice here?

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16-Aug-2004, 06:55

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It would be, but it wouldn't make any sense.

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