C1 · Word order

The passive with er in a clause

The er-passive and its place in the sentence.

This subject has been debated for years.
The evaluation was postponed last spring.
All documents must be submitted before 1 March.
It is often said that the procedure is too slow.
A decision was taken without consultation.
The figures were verified twice.
No decisions have yet been taken on the budget.
The complaint was filed with the wrong authority.
The bridge was worked on for years without a result.
The new rules were introduced without debate.
The agreement was reached after long negotiations.
It was decided to hold the vote in June.