engaged

[light]

hello,
which one is correct?
1."For 20 years he engaged in charity work"

2."For 20 years he was engaged in charity work"

 

[Reemy]

You have to note that the first engaged is a verb means took part like in The president condemned anyone who engaged in criminal activities.

The second engaged is an adjective means being busy doing something.

 

[light]

so the second one is not passive voice..hmm

thank you reemy