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  1. 17-Sep-2008, 14:59 #1
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    Default Forms of To Be

    I was always told that good writers do not use "to be" verbs. So, how can I change "When new data is added to an existing control unit" so that i don't have is added in the sentence?
  2. 17-Sep-2008, 15:10 #2
    colloquium
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    Default Re: Forms of To Be

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    I was always told that good writers do not use "to be" verbs. So, how can I change "When new data is added to an existing control unit" so that i don't have is added in the sentence?
    Firstly, that isn't a sentence; quote the full sentence and someone may be able to help.

    Secondly, I find it hard to believe anyone would take using the verb "to be" as a mark of a poor writer.
    Last edited by colloquium; 17-Sep-2008 at 15:16.
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