What is a good “to be” verb substitute in this scenario?
Asked by: Jennifer Anderson
Which form of verb is used with be?
The verb be is used as an auxiliary verb and it can also be used as a main verb. The verb be is irregular. It has eight different forms: be, am, is, are, was, were, being, been.
How do you use the verb ‘be’ in English? – Easy Learning Grammar.
| I’m here. | We’re here. |
|---|---|
| You’re here. | You’re here. |
| He’s here. | They’re here. |
What is an example of a verb with a form in a sentence?
1.1. have as a main verb in the Simple Present (have, has, don’t have, doesn’t have)
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| I, we, you, they | I have a new guitar. | Do I have a new guitar? |
| he, she, it | She has a new guitar. | Does she have a new guitar? |
How do you explain to be verbs?
“To be” verbs are: are, am, is, was, were, been and being. They are used to describe or tell us the condition of people, things, places and ideas. For example, they could tell us the subject’s age, nationality, job or other traits.
What can be used instead of if?
synonyms for if
- assuming that.
- conceding that.
- granted that.
- in case that.
- on the assumption that.
- on the occasion that.
- supposing that.
- whenever.
How do you avoid being verbs?
Strategies to Eliminate “Be” Verbs
- 1) Change the main verb from an –ing to a regular. …
- 2) Change the “be” verb to a stronger verb. …
- 3) Eliminate the “be” verb by writing one or more showing sentence(s) …
- 4) Change the adjective to the verb. …
- 5) Combine sentences to eliminate the “be” verb. …
- 6) Change another word to the verb.
What are the 3 forms of verbs?
Verbs: the three basic forms. Main verbs have three basic forms: the base form, the past form and the -ed form (sometimes called the ‘-ed participle’): base form: used as the infinitive form, with to or without to (Do you want to come with us?
What are some examples of auxiliary verbs?
The verb have is used as an auxiliary to form the present perfect and past perfect forms of other verbs. I will have walked ten miles today. I could have been walking. They must have been walking for ten hours.
What are main verbs examples?
Main Verbs: Definition and Examples
- I am driving to the beach. …
- I did empty the trash. …
- I had seen the movie before. …
- As a toddler, Susan was adorable. …
- Jennifer is a nurse at the local hospital. …
- The wind blew fiercely. …
- John laughed for what seemed like an hour. …
- The keys disappeared yesterday.
How do you identify a main verb and a helping verb?
A helping verb always stands in front of a main verb. For example, in the sentence, “Shyla can ride her sister’s bicycle,” the helping verb can stands in front of ride, which is the main verb. More than one helping verb can be used in a sentence.
What’s a synonym for should?
must, need, ought (to), shall.
Can verb synonyms?
- actuate,
- drive,
- impel,
- propel,
- stir.
Which can lead to synonym?
What is another word for lead to?
| produce | catalyseUK |
|---|---|
| yield | result in |
| bring about | bring on |
| contribute to | set in motion |
| translate into | give rise to |