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was commanded a vs was ordered a

Both phrases are not correct in English. The correct structure is 'was commanded to' or 'was ordered to'. The preposition 'to' is necessary after 'commanded' or 'ordered' to indicate the action that follows.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 484 views

was commanded a

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'to' is needed after 'commanded' to indicate the action that follows.

The correct structure is 'was commanded to'. For example, 'He was commanded to leave the room immediately.'

Alternatives:

  • was commanded to

was ordered a

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'to' is required after 'ordered' to show the action that follows.

The correct form is 'was ordered to'. For instance, 'She was ordered to complete the task by the end of the day.'

Alternatives:

  • was ordered to

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