J joham Key Member Joined Oct 30, 2007 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country China Current Location China Nov 28, 2010 #1 L. G. Alexander says in his LONGMAN ENGLISH GRAMMAR: Who is to blame/to be blamed? Do the two constructions mean the same thing? Thanks a lot.
L. G. Alexander says in his LONGMAN ENGLISH GRAMMAR: Who is to blame/to be blamed? Do the two constructions mean the same thing? Thanks a lot.
T Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Nov 28, 2010 #2 He was blamed = People said he was responsible (but this may be incorrect) He was to blame = he was definitely responsible
He was blamed = People said he was responsible (but this may be incorrect) He was to blame = he was definitely responsible
J joham Key Member Thread starter Joined Oct 30, 2007 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country China Current Location China Dec 1, 2010 #3 Thanks a lot, Tdol. Could you tell me further what is the difference between 'Who is to blame?' and 'Who is to be blamed?' Thank you again. Last edited: Dec 1, 2010
Thanks a lot, Tdol. Could you tell me further what is the difference between 'Who is to blame?' and 'Who is to be blamed?' Thank you again.
