Active Verbs used with
Passive Meanings



Active Verbs used with Passive Meanings :



A few active verbs can sometimes be used with passive meanings.

1. Your report reads well. (It is rather interesting to read your report.)

2. The new STS car is selling badly.

3. It's a fine material. But it doesn't wash.

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