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Is the following sentence correct?
They are worth it.- Yes, it's correct.
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Jackson,
I think you are trying to learn 2 years worth of English lessons on this forum in a month’s time
which is fine if you can digest all the information. Apparently, you are showing a little indigestion because you are trying to use adjectives as verbs and passive participles.
Let’s see if we can clear up some of the questions you have with an applicable context.
A- you bought a new sports car and a condo! It must cost you dearly.
B- I've worked hard all my life. I think they are worth it". Or, I think I am worthy of a little rewards. In this context, Both mean “I deserve it”.
This is one of those crazy irregularity of Eng. Worth is a noun. But “worth it” is the correct expression.
1: They are worthed it. – Don’t be confused with who is "worth it". I detect a little of that here.
Context: Even though I work a 12 hour day, when I come to see the smiles on my wife and my kids, I think to myself “they are all worth it”. In this case "they" refer to your wife and kids who are worthy of your hardwork and devotion.
# 2 and # 3 have already been commented so I won't comment anymore.