When should I use the adjective or the participle II?

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"- I don't know how to drive a car- Let me show you how it is done" What is "done"? - The adjective or the participle II (passive voice)?When should I use the adjective or the participle II?

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

Linian_UWhat is "done"?

It's the past participle. It creates the passive voice.

to do -- to be done

how you do it -- how it is done

Linian_UWhen should I use the adjective or the participle II?

The two have the same form. Use that form when required by the meaning of the sentence you are writing.

(I feel as if you've asked, "When should I use the word dog?" Whenever you need that word for the meaning you want, of course!)

CJ

Linian_U · Answer

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