More examples of Verbs with no passive: Part 2

base

Wrong: The report based on research of various educational systems in South East Asia.
Correct: The report was based on research of various educational systems in South East Asia.

We use the passive form for the verb base because the report cannot perform this action.

begin
Wrong: The orientation programme will be begun early next week.
Correct: The orientation programme will begin early next week.
We use the active form for the verb begin when referring to the start of a programme, lesson, film etc. because this is considered to be the natural outcome of a plan rather than an event caused by outcome.

Break Out
Wrong: A quarrel was broken out between the lorry driver and the motorcyclist.
Correct: A quarrel broke out between the lorry driver and the motorcyclist.

There is no passive form for the phrasal verb break out.

cease
Wrong: The doubling appointment will be ceased when his supervisor resumes duty.
Correct: The doubling appointment will cease when his supervisor resumes duty.

There is no passive form for the verb cease.

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