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Yellowstarstruck Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Passive Form
Are the below passive form? For number 4 should I use "is" or "was"?Thanks, Fulvio
1. This sport is played in Australia.
2. This is a sport played in Australia.
3. This food is eaten in Australia.
4. This is a painting painted by Da Vinci.
5. It is called the Mona Lisa.
1. This sport is played in Australia.
2. This is a sport played in Australia.
3. This food is eaten in Australia.
4. This is a painting painted by Da Vinci.
5. It is called the Mona Lisa.
Top answer
They all have a passive sense. The tense of (4) depends on context. Various possibilities exist.
- They all have a passive sense.
- The tense of (4) depends on context.
- Various possibilities exist.
- However, if the painting still exists, and you are demonstrating it now, then use "is".
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They all have a passive sense.
The tense of (4) depends on context. Various possibilities exist. However, if the painting still exists, and you are demonstrating it now, then use "is".
The tense of (4) depends on context. Various possibilities exist. However, if the painting still exists, and you are demonstrating it now, then use "is".
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