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Lcwang Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Do they open or are they open?

Hi. Please advise which of the following are correct:

1. Does the zoo open everyday?
2. Is the zoo open everyday?
3. Are they open today?
4. Do they open today?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

In the fisrst and fourth sentences, open is used as a verb. In the second and third sentences, open is used as an adjective. So all are grammatically correct.

— Lcwang

  • In the fisrst and fourth sentences, open is used as a verb.
  • In the second and third sentences, open is used as an adjective.
  • So all are grammatically correct.
  • But to the native speakers, which ones are more nature?
  • Please soneone give me an answer.
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In the fisrst and fourth sentences, open is used as a verb. In the second and third sentences, open is used as an adjective. So all are grammatically correct. But to the native speakers, which ones are more nature? Please soneone give me an answer. Thanks.
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They are all natural.
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