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Nami Nami
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finish / complete

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Dear teacher,

Which of the following is/are correct?

1. The testing finished on 1 April.
2. The testing was finished on 1 April.

3. The testing completed on 1 April.
4. The testing was completed on 1 April.

Thanks.
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Joe
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Re: finish / complete

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In the right circumstances all four are possible, but 1, 2 and 4 are most likely.
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