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Cup cake Posted 11 years ago
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Hi,
I'm wondering what function the word, 'unlocked' has in the following sentence:

'Never leave your car unlocked in a shopping centre car park.'

I know it's the past participle, but is it in tense form, or just part of the subject?

Thanks.
Cup Cake. Emotion: smile)
  

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It's the past participle, here used as an adjective modifying 'car'.

  • It's the past participle, here used as an adjective modifying 'car'.
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It's the past participle, here used as an adjective modifying 'car'.
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Thanks Phillip. Yes, I can see it now.

Emotion: nodding

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