He was used to … because he was a good story-teller and used to make up tales about animals.
a) being listened to
(b) being listened
Dear ALAN,
I meant "being listened" in the second version. And now
1) Which version is correct?
2) And could YOU please explain why?..
Thank you..
is "to" used?.. (amendment of previous question)
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Re: is "to" used?.. (amendment of previous question)
(a).
The particle in a passivized phrasal VP must always be retained. Cf. e.g.
He was used to being looked at.
I do not like being spoken to in that way.
The particle in a passivized phrasal VP must always be retained. Cf. e.g.
He was used to being looked at.
I do not like being spoken to in that way.