Double passive

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the construction whereby a passive infinitive directly follows a passive verb

Double passives are more acceptable when used in a reporting context. It is better to avoid the passive form of the verb as much as possible as it tends to convey a weak approach by the individual writing it.

e.g. The building is scheduled to be demolished next week.

e.g.
The contract is proposed to be withdrawn.

e.g. Their budget was expected to be reduced.

e.g. The mountain was attempted to be climbed.

e.g. A cheerful atmosphere was endeavoured to be created.

e.g. The piece was originally intended to be played on the harpsichord.

e.g. This topic was claimed to have been studied to death.

e.g. Three people are reported to have been drowned.

e.g. The building was expected to have been completed by then.

e.g. The manufacture of your goods is hoped to be resumed shortly.

Sources:

[url]http://www.oltuk.com/courses/communication/w-communication15.htm[/url]

The American Heritage Book of English Usage. A Practical and Authoritative Guide to Contemporary English. 1996.

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The Columbia Guide to Standard American English by Kenneth G. Wilson.

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The Oxford Guide to English Usage.

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See: <complex subject>, <secondary predication constructions>, <double predicate>

Double possessive

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