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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Tenses

When is wrote used vs written? Why is this is best book ever written and not this is the best book ever wrote?
  

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Wrote is the active form: Mary wrote the book. Written is the passive form: The book was written by Mary. The book didn't write itself; it was written by someone.

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  • Wrote is the active form: Mary wrote the book.
  • Written is the passive form: The book was written by Mary.
  • The book didn't write itself; it was written by someone.
  • Therefore it is the best book ever written , not the best book ever wrote .
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Wrote is the active form: Mary wrote the book.
Written is the passive form: The book was written by Mary.
The book didn't write itself; it was written by someone. Therefore it is the best book ever written, not the best book ever wrote.
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