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Whatchadoin Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Is/was

Why is (something) used (somewhere)?
Why was (something) used (somewhere)?

What's the difference between these? Thanks.
  

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The first sentence is the present (passive voice - don't let the past participle confuse you). The second sentence is the past (passive voice). The difference is simply a difference of time.

— Philip

  • The first sentence is the present (passive voice - don't let the past participle confuse you).
  • The second sentence is the past (passive voice).
  • The difference is simply a difference of time.
  • In many cases, either would be acceptable.
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The first sentence is the present (passive voice - don't let the past participle confuse you).
The second sentence is the past (passive voice).
The difference is simply a difference of time. In many cases, either would be acceptable.
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