start / commence

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Nami Nami
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start / commence

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Dear teacher,

Which of the following is/are correct?

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

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

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Re: start / commence

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In the right circumstances all four are possible, but 1 and 3 are most likely.
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