Intransitive Verb - Passive Voice

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Intransitive Verb - Passive Voice

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I understand that verbs can be classified into transitive and intransitive verbs. I heard that only transitive verbs can be used in passive voice, while intransitive verbs cannot. Is that true?

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Re: Intransitive Verb - Passive Voice

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Essentially, yes.
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