English grammar
Present Passive
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."
is/are + past participle
Real Examples from Native Speakers
"Do you think we're cooked?"
Will This Comet Fry All Our Electronics?
How it works
Formula
is/are + past participle
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