is "to" used?..

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is "to" used?..

Postby SARDORBEK » Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:31 am

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 listen

1) Which version is correct?
2) And could YOU please explain why?..

Thank you..
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Re: is "to" used?..

Postby Alan » Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:51 am

(a)

The sequence 'being listen' is impossible in any any sentence...
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