An expression consisting of an asserting word
followed by an adjective complement or by a participle used adjectively may
be mistaken for a verb in the passive voice.
+Examples.+--The coat _was_ sometimes _worn_ by Joseph (_was worn_--
passive voice). The coat _was_ badly _worn_ (_was_--incomplete predicate,
_worn_--adjective complement).
+Remark.+--To test the passive voice note whether the one named by the
subject is acted upon, and whether the verb may be followed by _by_ before
the name of the agent without changing the sense.
+Direction.+---_Tell which of the following completed predicates may be
treated as single verbs, and which should not be so treated:--_
1. The lady is accomplished.
2. This task was not accomplished in a day.
3. Are you prepared to recite?
4. Dinner was soon prepared.
5. A shadow was mistaken for a foot-bridge.
6. You are mistaken.
7. The man was drunk before the wine was drunk.
8. The house is situated on the bank of the river.
9. I am obliged to you.
10. I am obliged to do this.
11. The horse is tired.
12. A fool and his money are soon parted.
13. The tower is inclined.
14. My body is inclined by years.
+Direction.+--_Name all the transitive verbs in Lesson 78, and give their
voice._
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