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it is run vs it is ran

The correct option is "It is run." The verb "run" is irregular, and its past participle form is "run." Therefore, the right form to use with the auxiliary verb "is" is "run."
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Last updated: August 13, 2024

it is run

This phrase is correct. The verb "run" is an irregular verb, and its past participle form is "run."

Use "it is run" when you want to indicate that something is currently in the state of having been run.

Examples:

  • The marathon is run every year in this city.
  • The race is run on a challenging course.
  • The experiment is run by a team of scientists.
  • The business is run by a group of experienced professionals.
  • The machine is run by skilled operators.

it is ran

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "run" is an irregular verb, and its past participle form is not "ran."

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