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Q.1)BE
Be is the base form of the verb. Use be after “to.” Here are some verbs in English that are often followed by “to”:
1)hope
I hope to be as wise as my father someday.
2)learn
She’s learning to be less concerned about other peoples’ opinions.
3)need
You need to be ready to leave by 6:30.
4)plan
We’re planning to be in London from the 18th to the 23rd.
5)pretend
My kids are pretending to be superheroes.
6)promise
I promise to be on time for the meeting.
7)try
He said he’d try to be more patient.
8)want
I want to be fluent in English.
9)would like
I’d like to be a pilot – it seems like an exciting job.
Also use be after should, could, and would:
You should be ashamed.
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Q.2)BEING
Being is the continuous form of the verb. You can use it after:
1)am / is / are
(present continuous)
2)was / were
(past continuous)
Examples:
1)We can’t access the internet right now because the network is being restarted.
2)When I said that dress doesn’t look good on you, I was just being honest.
You can also use being after these verbs:
1)avoid
2)enjoy
3)can’t stand
4)don’t mind
5)look forward to
6)practice
7)spend time
8)stop
Examples:
1)Stop being lazy and help me wash the dishes.
2)I enjoy being in a position of leadership.
3)She can’t stand being lied to.
4)Always use being (not be or been) after prepositions:
5)I was in the hospital for a month after being in a car accident.
5)That’s the problem with being late all the time – people stop trusting you.
6)The best part of being a teacher is interacting with the students.
7)She got an award for being the best salesperson in the company.
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Be is the base form of the verb. Use be after “to.” Here are some verbs in English that are often followed by “to”:
1)hope
I hope to be as wise as my father someday.
2)learn
She’s learning to be less concerned about other peoples’ opinions.
3)need
You need to be ready to leave by 6:30.
4)plan
We’re planning to be in London from the 18th to the 23rd.
5)pretend
My kids are pretending to be superheroes.
6)promise
I promise to be on time for the meeting.
7)try
He said he’d try to be more patient.
8)want
I want to be fluent in English.
9)would like
I’d like to be a pilot – it seems like an exciting job.
Also use be after should, could, and would:
You should be ashamed.
This could be interesting.
I would be happy to help.
Q.2)BEING
Being is the continuous form of the verb. You can use it after:
1)am / is / are
(present continuous)
2)was / were
(past continuous)
Examples:
1)We can’t access the internet right now because the network is being restarted.
2)When I said that dress doesn’t look good on you, I was just being honest.
You can also use being after these verbs:
1)avoid
2)enjoy
3)can’t stand
4)don’t mind
5)look forward to
6)practice
7)spend time
8)stop
Examples:
1)Stop being lazy and help me wash the dishes.
2)I enjoy being in a position of leadership.
3)She can’t stand being lied to.
4)Always use being (not be or been) after prepositions:
5)I was in the hospital for a month after being in a car accident.
5)That’s the problem with being late all the time – people stop trusting you.
6)The best part of being a teacher is interacting with the students.
7)She got an award for being the best salesperson in the company.
Hope this help! ;)
Mark as Brainliest! :)
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