English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Be" in Example Sentences
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1296473	Investment in education is undoubtedly the only effective way to bring a country out of poverty.	CM
237980	It is needless to say that an experienced person will do better than someone without experience.	CM
954067	It's a lot less likely for a Macintosh computer to have a virus than a computer running Windows.	CK
2588723	It's not uncommon for people to give fake personal information when registering to use websites.	CK
31865	Mary's been living in Japan so long. Don't you think it's time she adjusted to Japanese customs?	CM
847249	Most of the plain, simple, everyday things he desires can be secured by people of average means.	Source_Benedict_1921
954173	Most people say that the best way to learn a foreign language is to learn from a native speaker.	CK
328561	One of the greatest hurdles facing middle school students learning English is relative pronouns.	fcbond
57850	Our city's transport problems are minor when measured against capitals like London and New York.	CM
1341392	Since I haven't received an answer, I was wondering if maybe my mail never got delivered to you.	CK
2929595	The ability to work hard is an admirable quality, but the ability to relax is equally important.	patgfisher
3001469	The difference between you and me is that I'm actually interested in trying to do what is right.	CK
1096309	With five minutes left to play in the third quarter, the game was stopped because of lightening.	CK
328356	You will receive a confirmation email after your account has been activated by an administrator.	fcbond
839742	"So you think it was John who stole my wallet?". "I don't know, but I wouldn't put it past him."	darinmex
327426	A fault common to scientists is mistakenly believing that every problem has a technical solution.	CK
1507512	After a lengthy trial, the woman was sentenced to 5 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.	wrarshad91
328645	Carbon monoxide is a poisonous substance formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon compounds.	fcbond
1160167	Culture plays a dynamic role in shaping an individual's character, attitude, and outlook on life.	saeb
847251	He is usually straightforward and sincere and thereby gains the confidence of those who meet him.	Source_Benedict_1921
1196932	I have no strong opinion about the matter, so whatever the majority thinks is good is OK with me.	CK
2599297	I'm going on a date with my boyfriend today, so I've been in a very good mood since this morning.	CK
3072320	It was only after Tom had been lost for over an hour that he got the map out to see where he was.	patgfisher
1515875	It was very considerate of Mr. Yamada to send his secretary a bouquet of flowers on her birthday.	CK
1701518	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday are the seven days of the week.	charlotte13
2930537	My son who is in the fifth grade has transferred from Shizuoka to an elementary school in Nagoya.	CK
1075869	Popcorn is very inexpensive when compared to many other snack foods. It's also usually healthier.	CK
552223	Selena Gomez's second album hit Billboard Magazine's top two hundred albums chart at number four.	American
2583251	Since Mary gained weight over the winter, I think it's likely her swimsuit won't fit her anymore.	CK
320219	The affluence of the United States is often contrasted with the poverty of undeveloped countries.	CM
41105	The data collected in Tyrel's research is of great value both to administrators and to educators.	CK
2243450	There's an apostrophe missing. "It's and "its" are different."  -- I know. It was a typing error.	CK
2240857	When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.	Hybrid
72528	Would you please meet me at Yaesu central gate of Tokyo Station on Monday, May 10th at 3:00 p.m.?	CM
294628	He had not been employed by the company two years before his linguistic abilities were recognized.	CM
309949	Her novel ideas are time and again getting her into trouble with her more conservative colleagues.	CM
288105	His novel ideas are time and again getting him into trouble with his more conservative colleagues.	CM
281766	It is said that Japanese people are kind to people they know, but rather cold to those they don't.	CM
954188	My guests have only been here since yesterday, but they've already eaten me out of house and home.	CK
3001470	The difference between you and me is that I'm actually interested in trying to do the right thing.	CK
271143	The world's tropical rainforests are critical links in the ecological chain of life on the planet.	CM
305370	They are better educated, healthier and wealthier than their parents' generation was at their age.	CK
3315468	Tom picked up the five cards he had been dealt and saw that he had a pair of aces and three kings.	CK
667976	When your friends begin to flatter you on how young you look, it's a sure sign you're getting old.	CK
2270599	Yesterday the unveiling of the founder's statue and the opening of the school building took place.	_undertoad
954756	You know that your English is good when people stop complimenting you on how good your English is.	CK
2895685	All things considered, I think we could say that the meeting was successful and met its objectives.	patgfisher
73292	During the Depression in the 1930's, many wealthy people lost everything in the stock market crash.	CM
300993	He was out of shape when he took a long hike with his sons, and he was stiff and sore the next day.	CM
309184	Her classmates folded three hundred and fifty-six cranes so that one thousand were buried with her.	CM