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Darzamba Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Is with verb second form

Hi Teacher,

I have read that we always used the is with , But I have seen most of the time we use is with 2nd form of verb like.

1- The meeting is started.

2- Today, a national day will be celebrated in all our Country.

I’m very thankful in advance.
  

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Hello, darzamba-- and welcome to English Forums. 'Is' has many uses. One is with the progressive aspect : The meeting is starting now .

  • Hello, darzamba-- and welcome to English Forums.
  • 'Is' has many uses.
  • One is with the progressive aspect : The meeting is starting now .
  • Another is with an adjective : The meeting is started .
  • Another is with the passive voice : The meeting is started by the chairman .
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Hello, darzamba-- and welcome to English Forums.

'Is' has many uses. One is with the progressive aspect: The meeting is starting now. Another is with an adjective: The meeting is started. Another is with the passive voice: The meeting is started by the chairman. Or you could have misheard, and what the s

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