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Hi Everyone,
This question is about the past participle of 'do'.
Do, did, done.
How would you explain the function of 'done' in the following sentence?
Bill is done with the hammer.
This is not a passive because we know who has used the hammer. So, what part of speech is 'done' in this sentence?
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This is not a passive because we know who has used the hammer. So, what part of speech is 'done' in this sentence? Adjective.
- This is not a passive because we know who has used the hammer.
- So, what part of speech is 'done' in this sentence?
- Adjective.
- ) CJ
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Cup cakeBill is done with the hammer.This is not a passive because we know who has used the hammer. So, what part of speech is 'done' in this sentence?
Adjective. (Note that 'is done' is non-standard English in that meaning.)
CJ
0Cup cakeBill is done with the hammer.
done = finished.
Usually it is followed by a request to borrow it or use it. It can also be followed by a request to put it away for later use.
If you are done with that pen, may I use it?
If you are done with the dishes, please come and help me with polishing my shoes.
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