English Grammar
Present Passive
is/are + past participle
Used when the action happens regularly or is currently ongoing and the focus is on what receives the action rather than who does it. "Mistakes are made." "It's manufactured in Japan."
Real Examples from Native Speakers
"Make sure you're seasoned both sides of your shake now, preferably before you throw them on the grill, but I did not do that."
Family Steak Dinner On The Blackstone Grill
How it works
Formula
is/are + past participle
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