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Junkomama



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:11 pm    Post subject: do someone harm Reply with quote

Hello, teachers.

"Drinking heavily will do you harm/ do harm to you."
If you change this sentence into passive voice, what would it be like?
"You will be done harm by drinking heavily."?

Thank you in advance!
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:30 pm    Post subject: Re: do someone harm Reply with quote

Harm will be done to you by drinking heavily.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks a lot for your quick reply, myprofe-san!!

Regards,
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You might also say, "You will be harmed by heavy drinking."
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