10.17 phrasal verbs
Phrasal verbs which consist of a transitive verb followed by an adverb or preposition, or by an adverb and a preposition, can be used in the passive. Lists of phrasal verbs are given in paragraphs 3.84 to 3.117.
- Two totally opposing views have been put forward to explain this phenomenon.
- Millions of tons of good earth are being washed away each year.
- I was talked into meeting Norman Granz at a posh London restaurant.
- Such expectations are drummed into every growing child.