English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Be" in Example Sentences
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289528	He came down with a cold and had to be away from work.	CK
292176	He decided to stay and carry on his father's business.	CK
284833	He didn't have the decency to admit that he was wrong.	CK
268300	He had not been in Tokyo a month when he got homesick.	CK
2831579	He hadn't eaten anything the whole day and was hungry.	Nero
294747	He has been engaged in foreign trade for twenty years.	CK
296403	He has been playing chess since he was in high school.	CK
1232873	He implied that something was wrong with his marriage.	CK
303834	He is buying some wood so that he can make a bookcase.	CK
295698	He is doing very well considering he lacks experience.	CM
301901	He is one of the up and coming young men of the party.	CM
301933	He is proud of having graduated from Tokyo University.	CK
802707	He said they were responsible for the present problem.	Source_VOA
802708	He told the delegates what they already knew was true.	Source_VOA
843947	He took care of the business after his father's death.	J_S
301099	He was elected as chairman from among many candidates.	CM
303870	He was in the habit of taking a walk before breakfast.	CK
300045	He was kind enough to give me something cold to drink.	CK
294426	He was looking into the possibility of buying a house.	CK
299304	He was released from prison immediately after the war.	CK
1850979	He was so immature, he couldn't resist the temptation.	Dottyeyes
323158	He will be skiing on Mt. Zao about this time tomorrow.	CK
2206703	He's at the post office sending a package to a friend.	FeuDRenais
299472	He's the kind of guy who doesn't take women seriously.	Zifre
899873	Her dress attracted everyone's attention at the party.	Zifre
309438	Her mind is filled with dreams of becoming an actress.	CM
662161	Here is the final agenda for the meeting on June 16th.	CK
859577	His remark was not intended to be a factual statement.	papabear
286364	His wife is worn out after looking after the children.	CK
958665	How is that question germane to what we're discussing?	darinmex
871515	How long have you been in Czechoslovakia, Mr. Reindle?	alexmarcelo
281414	How many different pieces are there in Japanese chess?	CK
71824	I am allergic to aspirin, penicillin, and sulfa drugs.	CK
258947	I am convinced that things will change for the better.	CK
253025	I am deeply indebted to my friends for all their help.	CK
321365	I am hoping to put an end to our unhappy relationship.	CK
256011	I am looking at the matter from a different viewpoint.	CM
274449	I am not so poor that I cannot send my son to college.	CK
561102	I am not sure whether I will be able to come with you.	kebukebu
70556	I am sure your promotion was timely and well deserved.	CM
852166	I am very glad to hear that you speak Scottish Gaelic.	marloncori
868528	I became a Catholic because I'm extremely pessimistic.	LittleBoy
3110478	I bet this is the first time this has happened to you.	CK
1954589	I can't let you do that and that's all there is to it.	CK
56706	I can't solve this problem. It's too difficult for me.	CK
260926	I decided that he should be transferred to the branch.	CM
3329927	I didn't know Tom was in Boston the same time we were.	CK
1887191	I didn't know who was going to meet me at the airport.	CK
2726728	I didn't understand what the writer was trying to say.	WestofEden
667913	I do not like work even when someone else is doing it.	CK