题目
Why should we be careful of the word “be”?A. “Be” allows for the use of adjectives which are not descriptive.B. “Be” is rarely used in written English.C. “Be” is often used in a passive manner and does not show action.D. “Be” is often confused for “bee”.
Why should we be careful of the word “be”?
A. “Be” allows for the use of adjectives which are not descriptive.
B. “Be” is rarely used in written English.
C. “Be” is often used in a passive manner and does not show action.
D. “Be” is often confused for “bee”.
题目解答
答案
C. “Be” is often used in a passive manner and does not show action.
解析
在英语写作中，动词“be”及其各种形式（如am, is, are, was, were）通常用于描述状态或身份，而不是动作。这使得句子显得被动和缺乏活力。因此，为了使写作更加生动和有力，应尽量避免过度使用“be”及其形式，而使用更具描述性和动态的动词。