"phrase of two or more words that perform a single grammatical function that would otherwise be expressed by the inflection of a single word.” Example A. The door is old When the passive form is used to describe an existing situation B. The door is green as in(c) it is called the “non progressive passive” .
C. The door is locked
In (a) and (b):old and green are
In (c) locked is a past adjectives. They describe the door. participle. It is used as an adjective. It describes the door I am interested in Chinese art. He is satisfied with his job. Ann is married to Alex. Prepositions other than by can follow non-progressive passive verbs. I don’t know where I am. I am lost. I can’t find my purse. It is gone. I am finished with my work. I am done with my work.