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Help Julian finish his slightly panicked email to the boss regarding the chaotic office renovations.
Hi Sarah,
I just wanted to give you a quick update. When I arrived this morning, the front desk _______________________________ by three aggressive raccoons. Right now, the ceiling ___________________________ neon pink, which I assume wasn't in the original budget.
Best,
Julian
The correct answers are was being dismantled and is being painted.
"Was being dismantled" is the past continuous passive. It describes an ongoing action that was happening at a specific moment in the past (when Julian arrived). The subject (the front desk) received the action.
"Is being painted" is the present continuous passive. It describes an action that is currently in progress ("Right now"), with the subject (the ceiling) receiving the action.