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"No smoking allowed."

Is 'allowed' an adjective or a verb there? Can someone please elaborate? Thank you.​

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Answer: Allowed is a verb.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this sentence it's a verb because it's used to give permission to smoke; giving permission is an act- not a statement.

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