Question
Updated on
28 January
- Korean
-
English (US)
Question about English (US)
'They ran the flag up.' Can this sentence be changed into next sentence?
The flag was run up by them
'They ran the flag up.' Can this sentence be changed into next sentence?
The flag was run up by them
The flag was run up by them
Answers
When you "disagree" with an answer
The owner of it will not be notified.
Only the user who asked this question will see who disagreed with this answer.
Read more comments
- English (US)
Grammatically, both sentences work. The second is in the passive voice and is a little more wordy than the first, but it’s technically correct :)
- Korean
- English (US)
[News] Hey you! The one learning a language!
Do you know how to improve your language skills❓ All you have to do is have your writing corrected by a native speaker!
With HiNative, you can have your writing corrected by native speakers for free ✍️✨.
With HiNative, you can have your writing corrected by native speakers for free ✍️✨.
Sign up
Recommended Questions
- “What do you call an interracial relationship?” …..happy. What’s the catch here??
- what is correct? Where are you study? Or Where do you study? Thank you.
- How to respond to "I hope you are doing well"?
- If you are not the correct person, please direct me the correct one. Does this sentence sound nat...
- 日本語を人に教えてあげるときに 丁寧に話す時 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 日常会話で話す時 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX と書きたいです。 「丁寧に話す時」...
Topic Questions
- "It’s gonna be tragic if we get lost here." sounds natural?
- My father asked me what did you do that I answered just because what does just because mean in th...
- 1. She currently doesn't have any regular medication. 2. She has not taken any regular medicatio...
- EQ (emotional quotient) tests have *come into vouge in recruiting circles. Is it okay to use "ha...
- I came across this sentence: 1. Slid all the way down on his face banging his head on every rock....
Newest Questions
- "You might be disappointed about the amount of money you get paid per day, but when each pay adds...
- A smart phone had become in dispensable item. Is this correct??
- I must use "vitality" and "vivid" ・This flower has strong vitality. ・I still have a vivid memory...
- "You might be disappointed about the amount of money you get paid per day, but when each pay adds...
- 1 Japanese English Learners hold back on conversation due to grammatical perfectionism. 2 Japa...
Previous question/ Next question
What’s this symbol?
The Language Level symbol shows a user's proficiency in the languages they're interested in. Setting your Language Level helps other users provide you with answers that aren't too complex or too simple.
-
Beginner
Has difficulty understanding even short answers in this language.
-
Beginner-Intermediate
Can ask simple questions and can understand simple answers.
-
Intermediate
Can ask all types of general questions and can understand longer answers.
-
Advanced
Can understand long, complex answers.
Sign up for premium, and you can play other user's audio/video answers.
What are gifts?
Show your appreciation in a way that likes and stamps can't.
By sending a gift to someone, they will be more likely to answer your questions again!
If you post a question after sending a gift to someone, your question will be displayed in a special section on that person’s feed.
Tired of searching? HiNative can help you find that answer you're looking for.
