I Islands Member Joined Mar 20, 2013 Member Type Other Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Australia Mar 20, 2013 #1 The computer is damaged. In the above sentence, must the word 'damaged' be used as a verb or can it be used as an adjective? Thank you.
The computer is damaged. In the above sentence, must the word 'damaged' be used as a verb or can it be used as an adjective? Thank you.
B billmcd Key Member Joined Mar 27, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Mar 20, 2013 #2 In your example, "damaged" is a participial adjective.