English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Be" in Example Sentences
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2389515	I once knew somebody named Tom, but that was a long time ago.	CK	1
2042770	I suppose you want to ask me where I was yesterday afternoon.	CK	1
1027516	I think it's highly unlikely that Tom will ever be satisfied.	CK	1
903867	I think it's time for me to show you how to do that properly.	CK	1
1961394	I thought Tom would be better at playing the flute than that.	CK	1
1327662	I tried to open the door, but I couldn't since it was locked.	CK	1
2042771	I want to find out if Tom is going to go out and eat with us.	CK	1
2042772	I want to find out when Tom is planning to finish doing that.	CK	1
2042773	I want to get into shape, so I've been working out every day.	CK	1
2063215	I was trying to say something when you so rudely interrupted.	CK	1
1096419	I'm willing to take care of your children, if you want me to.	CK	1
1934725	I've been trying to get a hold of you for the past two hours.	CK	1
283360	If he had taken his doctor's advice, he might still be alive.	CK	1
30764	If I had 25% more income, I'd be more satisfied with my life.	CM	1
1427961	In addition to being a doctor, he was a very famous novelist.	CK	1
1027417	Is Tom seriously thinking about not going to today's meeting?	CK	1
1110804	It never occurred to me that he might be an escaped prisoner.	CK	1
2744020	It seems I'm the only one here who knows how to speak French.	CK	1
829541	It was such a powerful explosion that the roof was blown off.	CK	1
308485	It'll be a long time before she gets over her father's death.	CK	1
1894604	It's a shame Tom had to work and couldn't go camping with us.	CK	1
960181	Last night was very hot and muggy, so I didn't sleep so well.	CK	1
3024083	Let's get together for dinner the next time you're in Boston.	CK	1
2639688	Mary and her boyfriend are planning to visit Boston together.	CK	1
273862	My grandfather was always grumbling about something or other.	CK	1
2059910	My grandparents were in good health the last time I saw them.	CK	1
1427962	Not only was he a doctor, he was also a very famous novelist.	CK	1
1830525	Since it was raining, we had to eat our picnic lunch indoors.	CK	1
1066017	Since it's raining, it would be better it you stayed at home.	CK	1
898545	Some dog owners wonder if they are feeding their dogs enough.	CK	1
1341439	Thank you for preparing meals for me while I was sick in bed.	CK	1
2042775	The only time my son talks to me is when he needs some money.	CK	1
319470	The room was so dark that we had to feel our way to the door.	CK	1
54018	The skin of a shark is much rougher than that of a tuna fish.	CK	1
19061	The teacher was worried by Tom's frequent absence from class.	CK	1
56119	This is the same car that was left at the scene of the crime.	CK	1
1096048	This was the first time Tom had ever seen a demolition derby.	CK	1
1029887	Tom and Mary aren't interested in buying a house with a pool.	CK	1
1095914	Tom appears to be too tired to tackle that problem right now.	CK	1
1095777	Tom believes that there is a time and a place for everything.	CK	1
1095661	Tom can do the job, I'm sure, but it'll take him a long time.	CK	1
1029475	Tom can't trust Mary to look after his house while he's away.	CK	1
2956279	Tom claims that he was in Boston the night Mary was murdered.	CK	1
1074759	Tom couldn't shake the feeling that someone was watching him.	CK	1
1095032	Tom couldn't understand why Mary wasn't very good at cooking.	CK	1
1094963	Tom decided that it wouldn't be much fun to go camping alone.	CK	1
1094887	Tom described how he was able to escape from the locked room.	CK	1
1026260	Tom didn't get his driver's license until he was twenty-four.	CK	1
1868392	Tom didn't have a chance to visit Mary when he was in Boston.	CK	1
1094581	Tom discovered that Mary was in trouble and went to help her.	CK	1