Hi
Which of the following sentences is corrcet?
1. You will find this machine easy to handle.
2. You will find this machine easy to be handled.
If 1. is correct, why? Tnx.
find + sth + adj + to + transitive verb
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Re: find + sth + adj + to + transitive verb
#1. The active infinitive in such a construction is standard, but has a passive meaning.