Verbs That Can't Passivize
Not all verbs can be made passive - check in a good dictionary.
- A high wall encloses the garden. 👉👉👉 The garden is enclosed by a high wall.✔️✔️✔️
- Our advisers recommend further investment. 👉👉👉 Further investment is recommended.✔️✔️✔️
BUT NOT:
- Jake resembles Peter. 👉👉👉
Peter is resembled by Jake.❌ - That jacket doesn't fit you. 👉👉👉
You are not fitted by that jacket.❌ - The government lacks confidence.👉👉👉
Confidence is lacked by the government.❌