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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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I'm being afraid?

Can you use "being" (used as behaviour) with afraid?

Like "I'm being good" -"I'm being afraid" - "I'm being scared" etc.

How do you know which adjective can go with being or not?

Thank you!
  

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Like "I'm being good" -"I'm being afraid" - "I'm being scared" etc. No. Anonymous How do you know which adjective can go with being or not?

  • Like "I'm being good" -"I'm being afraid" - "I'm being scared" etc.
  • No.
  • Anonymous How do you know which adjective can go with being or not?
  • Adjectives that denote a type of behaviour, not feelings/emotions.
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AnonymousCan you use "being" (used as behaviour) with afraid?Like "I'm being good" -"I'm being afraid" - "I'm being scared" etc.
No.
AnonymousHow do you know which adjective can go with being or not?
Adjectives that denote a type of behaviour, not feelings/emotions.

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