What’s the meaning of the simple present tense form “Something is developed and cultivated”?

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ladybug

3 Oct 2022

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A skill is developed = subject complement, adjective

A skill is developed by Tom = passive verb “is developed” BECAUSE of “by Tom”. Without “by Tom”, “developed” must be read as an adjective.

You must rely on context to distinguish between created, grown/advanced, or both. In the isolated sentence, “A skill is developed by Tom”, you cannot know which definition to choose. Context is everything!

Also—
Simple present means the present state/condition; now, not ongoing. It means the action happens NOW. —Brian eats lunch.

One exception: when we talk about habits, plans, itineraries, and schedules, we use present simple. —Brian eats lunch at noon. (Context: Brian does this predictably, habitually)

Don’t confuse present simple and present continuous: Brian is eating lunch with his boss today.

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ladybug

1 Oct 2022

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developed
cultivated
—These words are adjectives describing “something”.

The meaning is that “something” is advanced beyond the point of its origin; it has evolved/translated into a more mature “something”.

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you_wu

2 Oct 2022

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@ladybug ❤️🍵😊
I am puzzled about when to develop means to create and when it means to grow😭

If we say “A skill is developed by Tom”, does it mean the same as “Tom has developed a skill”? And does the verb to develop here mean to grow rather than to create? But developed is a verb in this sentence rather than an adjective?

Could you please teach me how to know “developed” doesn’t mean “created” in “Something is developed and cultivated”?

And could you please explain to me why the simple present tense here mean something is advanced beyond the point of its origin? Why doesn’t it mean something keeps growing?(I am confused about the simple present tense here)

Sorry for such so many questions😣🤧🙇‍♀️

ladybug

3 Oct 2022

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English (US)

A skill is developed = subject complement, adjective

A skill is developed by Tom = passive verb “is developed” BECAUSE of “by Tom”. Without “by Tom”, “developed” must be read as an adjective.

You must rely on context to distinguish between created, grown/advanced, or both. In the isolated sentence, “A skill is developed by Tom”, you cannot know which definition to choose. Context is everything!

Also—
Simple present means the present state/condition; now, not ongoing. It means the action happens NOW. —Brian eats lunch.

One exception: when we talk about habits, plans, itineraries, and schedules, we use present simple. —Brian eats lunch at noon. (Context: Brian does this predictably, habitually)

Don’t confuse present simple and present continuous: Brian is eating lunch with his boss today.

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you_wu

3 Oct 2022

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@ladybug Hoorays! I was so glad to read such a helpful answer! 💃🕺👯‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️ Thank you SO SO SO SO SO SO MUCHHHH!!!💗😘🥺I am much moved by your helpful answer.