What's the difference between these sentences? [Passive voice] [British English]
- This expression used mostly in British English.
- This expression is used mostly in British English.
I usually say something like this: 'This word IS used in British English.'
But also I can see the first structure on the Internet. And I have no idea about that.
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The first sentence is incorrect. It isn't possible to miss out the verb 'to be' in a passive construction. The only time it would be correct is if it were part of a sentence like this:
This expression, used mostly in British English, dates from the late 18th century.
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