grammar · neutral
for + object + to + be + past participle
Passive 'for-to' clause: used to say it is (adj) for someone to have something done or for something to be done to someone.
Examples
“It was difficult for the documents to be translated in time.”
“For the children to be supervised at all times is essential.”
“It proved impossible for the bridge to be repaired before winter.”
Band 8 sentence
“It was essential for the reports to be submitted on time so funding would not be delayed.”
Collocations
- for + sb + to + be + informed
- for + it + to + be + done
Common mistakes
It was important for them be told the truth.→It was important for them to be told the truth.
For the files to be reviewed is necessary.→For the files to be reviewed is necessary.
Say it for a higher band
5to be + past participle→6it + be + adjective + to + verb→7+for + object + to + be + past participle
Easily confused
to be + past participle
“He is expected to be promoted.”
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