English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Be" in Example Sentences
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328258	I'm not going to the library, but I can take you as far as the station.	fcbond
54320	I'm sorry to trouble you, but could you tell me the way to the station?	CK
3330448	I'm sure it would mean a lot to Tom if you'd visit him in the hospital.	CK
255929	I've left out the nuts in this recipe because Delia's allergic to them.	CK
30985	If it had not been for your advice, I would have failed in my business.	CM
30712	If it were not for electricity, our civilized life would be impossible.	CK
304942	If only they hadn't done that, I might have been able to get somewhere.	CK
40955	If there weren't so many taxis, there would be fewer traffic accidents.	CK
71672	If we can just make it through one more month, we'll be sitting pretty.	CM
2230304	If you're done reading the book, please put it back where you found it.	eternica
941299	If your spouse complains too much, maybe it's time to find another one.	CK
73316	In 1603, when King James I came into power, football was allowed again.	CK
451733	In China, there's a saying that you can't judge a person by appearance.	FeuDRenais
281195	In Japan, relations between neighbors are apt to be cooler than in USA.	CM
960123	In Massachusetts, a man is not allowed to marry his wife's grandmother.	CK
1423923	In spite of the fact that he's 38, he's still dependent on his parents.	CK
2996998	Is there anybody else you can think of who might be willing to help us?	CK
3205275	Is there anything you can tell us about Tom that we don't already know?	CK
324320	It goes without saying that friendship is more important than business.	CM
24413	It is difficult to relate to someone who has different values from you.	NekoKanjya
21955	It is important to try to get along with people from foreign countries.	Swift
271648	It is my belief that the important thing is that we should do our best.	CK
29107	It is not necessary to make a decision now about the place for meeting.	CM
318409	It is not until you get sick that you realize the value of good health.	CK
49314	It is very important to consider the cultural background of the family.	CM
1442131	It took about five minutes to get to my uncle's house from the station.	CK
328376	It was embarrassing the way my parents bragged about me at the concert.	fcbond
264558	It was not until I had a baby myself that I knew what mother's love is.	CK
259251	It was not until I left school that I realized the importance of study.	CK
52824	It was only yesterday that John told me about his plan to go to Europe.	CK
275968	It was such a lovely day that everybody was feeling happy and cheerful.	Shiawase
1140085	It's my dream to have a son who'll take over my business when I retire.	CK
1892313	It's not the final goal, but the process of getting there that matters.	CK
954112	It's unlikely that you'll ever be able to convince him that he's wrong.	CK
954117	It's very unlikely that we will release a new album before next winter.	CK
1860670	Just stay where you are and I'll bring you the papers you need to sign.	CK
667922	Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.	CK
34791	Many of the things Pizzaro had heard about the Inca treasure were true.	CK
2953190	Many parents think elementary school children should be in bed by 8:30.	CK
35180	May I ask a few more questions about that point? It's a little obscure.	CM
329144	Mrs. Bruce was the first female pilot to fly between England and Japan.	fcbond
1395494	My daughter tells me I'm old-fashioned because I don't use a cellphone.	CM
251621	My father was no less affectionate and tender to me than my mother was.	CM
273913	My grandmother is hard of hearing. In other words she is slightly deaf.	CM
1573984	My intervention on your behalf is the only reason you still have a job.	corvard
272643	No sooner is one lie out of your mouth than you're telling yet another.	CM
2877896	None of this would have been necessary if we had followed Tom's advice.	CK
244538	Not only were there strong winds yesterday, but also it rained heavily.	CK
242075	Now I understand that my mother was only trying to be polite in public.	CM
64508	OK, so that's it for me. Now I'll hand things over to the next speaker.	CM