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である
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1. be; is
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Examples (200 in total)
Was it a dream?
It was a quiet night.
It was a complete failure.
Love is a lie.
Water is a liquid.
God is the absolute being.
He seems to be in trouble.
The world is a small village.
It is a difficult problem.
Much water is needed.
Tears are a child's weapon.
That problem was accepted.
The contents of the letter were secret.
The number of guests is 20.
That is going too far.
Man is part of nature.
The sea was truly calm.
It is absolutely impossible.
Every seat was full.
No, it cannot be true.
The opposite of peace is war.
Men are children their whole life.
To hear is to obey.
The ship was ready to sink any time.
His is a large family.
Humans shape the environment.
America is a country on the move.
The reasons are as follows.
My grandfather is in his nineties.
Education is a critical element.
The surface of the earth is 70% water.
She is good at swimming.
I am a citizen of the world.
He is a partner in crime.
The solar altitude is 20 degrees.
Children are fond of adventure.
The eye is sensitive to light.
The situation is very serious.
It was a chance meeting.
Her father is a policeman.
I know what his name is.
You don't have to be perfect all the time.
I know what that is.
It is quite natural that she should get angry with him.
Saying and doing are two different things.
He remained silent for a while.
A good memory is his weapon.
I asked who he was.
The point is whether she will come or not.
He proved to be honest.
It's easier to have fun than to work.
That he is alive is certain.
A person is either male or female.
It no longer seems to be a perfect circle.
It is important that we make an effort.
One is red and the other is white.
Her words were like those of an angel.
We are sure of his honesty.
Safety is the most important thing.
He is certain to win the game.
This is your only chance.
What to do next is the question.
Tonight was also a windless night.
People should wash their bodies.
It's true that he's ill.
He is hostile to the proposal.
When and where is the party?
Life is more hellish than hell itself.
His request was as follows.
The hotel is noted for its food.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Good speech is the outcome of education.
I am the leader of this team.
He has blue eyes and blond hair.
All life is a series of activities.
It so happens that today is my birthday.
The meaning of this letter is unclear.
Today's friends are tomorrow's enemies.
Disease is a threat to human beings.
Boys tend to look down on their younger sisters.
They are a peace-loving people.
Bill is two years older than I am.
He was really a child of his times.
The evidence was in his favor.
The first thing that hits you is the bright red discount drugstore sign.
I am sure I met him somewhere, but I do not remember who he is.
What to do next is our question.
The story turned out to be true.
He admitted that it was true.
We eat to live, not live to eat.
This is the place where the incident took place.
He is my brother, not my father.
He talks as if he were a teacher.
You should see the sight.
What she said turned out to be false.
That is the building where my father works.
They like to get together and drink.
What you do is more important than what you say.
I was hoping that it was a joke.
We thought it was a nice plan.
She is good at making up interesting stories.
It was a mere chance that I found it.
It is said that Tokyo is a very safe city.
I am not happy with my job.
At that time, I was still a student.
It was because she had faith in his capabilities.
He's a teacher and so am I.
I have been acquainted with her for more than 20 years.
It was clear that Hanako did not wish to marry Taro.
It's almost impossible to work out this problem.
Life is despair, that's what I think.
It is as if the whole sky were on fire.
What he says is true to some extent.
The reasons for our failure are as follows.
Humans are the only animals that can use fire.
It was once believed that the earth was the center of the universe.
Swimming is easy for me.
This city is famous for its beautiful parks.
It was natural that he should win the contest.
The question is whether he will agree with us.
It is no use your trying to persuade him.
War is destruction of human life.
Dogs are man's closest friends.
He is apt to forget people's names.
It is justice, and not might, that wins in the end.
Autumn is when food is especially delicious.
The fortress was secure from every kind of attack.
They don't know that I'm Japanese.
It is a common saying that thought is free.
The earth is about six times as large as the moon.
Her smile convinced him that she was happy.
All of his friends thought that he was happy.
This lake is the deepest lake in Japan.
This is a kind of animal that lives in the sea.
You should read as many books as possible.
I don't know if it's true.
What he needs most is a good job.
That the earth is round is clear now.
There is no doubt that he is honest.
Only the dead have seen the end of war.
What he said is true in a sense.
It was at that very moment that the bomb went off.
It doesn't matter where he comes from.
This is the way he learned English.
You ought to take your father's advice.
I was surprised at her immediate recognition of me.
The point is whether he will read the letter.
The question is how he will get the money.
I would never question his honesty.
However, this has not always been true.
The question is whether he can be trusted.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.
The beauty of that country is beyond description.
Viewed from a distance, the island looked like a cloud.
Not only my parents but also my sister is against my opinion.
It is a complete mystery what caused the accident.
I work simply because I like to work.
He is a doctor and a university professor.
It was the greatest joy that I have ever experienced.
It's surprising how many unhappy marriages there are.
Of course, I do not want to die. But to be alive is painful as well.
He smiled to think what a fool he had been.
The rights of the individual are important in a free society.
Why he killed himself is still a mystery.
It's not easy being honest all the time.
He is our teacher and a person we should respect.
We should read as many books as possible.
That he refused our proposal was big surprise to us.
The trouble is that we are short of money.
America is proud of being a free country.
This book is a result of his enthusiastic research.
The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.
It's not a good car, but it's a car.
She indicated that the problem was serious.
He is not the boy that he was ten years ago.
I don't know how things were a hundred or fifty years ago.
I doubt his abilities even though I'll admit he is honest.
Television is a very important medium for giving information.
The surest way to prevent war is not to fear it.
She seemed surprised to hear her name called from behind.
The patients in this study consisted of 30 males and 25 females.
I stayed at home, for it rained that day.
What we need now is action, not discussion.
All the roads leading into the city are full of cars.
Travelling was much more difficult in those days.
From that conclusion the family could be divided into two groups.
Children like playing more than studying.
This letter is personal, and I don't want anyone else to read it.
This paper should be adequate for your purpose.
Mike's job at home is cleaning the windows.
It is important to note that his assertion is groundless.
Politics is perhaps the only profession for which no preparation is thought necessary.
I could not image how cruel he was at that time.
Sometimes he acted as if he were my boss.
Why do you talk about him as if he were an old man?
Now all they want is a roof over their heads.
Only through protest can a free and open society be maintained.
Complaining about something is one way to adapt yourself to a new environment.
There could be no doubt as to who the man was.
People, goods and money are all free to move across national borders in the region.