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What is quasi passive verb?

There's no grammatical term called "quasi passive verb."

It's possible you're thinking of one of these concepts:

1. The Passive Voice:

This is a grammatical construction where the object of an action becomes the subject of the sentence. The verb is often in the past participle form, and a "by" phrase is often used to indicate the actor.

* Active: The dog chased the cat.

* Passive: The cat was chased by the dog.

2. Semi-Passive Verbs:

These are verbs that are often used in a passive-like way, even though they're not technically in the passive voice. They usually describe a state or condition rather than an action.

* Example: "The door is open." This could be interpreted as "Someone opened the door," but it doesn't explicitly say who did it.

3. Transitive Verbs in the Passive Voice:

Transitive verbs (verbs that take a direct object) are the ones most commonly used in the passive voice. However, intransitive verbs (verbs that don't take a direct object) can sometimes be used in a passive-like construction, often with the help of a prepositional phrase.

* Example: "The house is lived in." This is not technically passive, but it conveys a similar meaning.

To clarify what you mean by "quasi passive verb," please provide an example sentence or context.

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