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Tenacious Learner Posted 16 years ago
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Hi teachers,

Is it correct the explanation given to this sentence?

Eric is looking very afraid of something.

Eric is giving the physical impression of being very afraid of something.

Can I change "being" for something else?

Thanks in advance
  

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Hi, Is it correct the explanation given to this sentence? Yes Eric is looking very afraid of something. Eric is giving the physical impression of being very afraid of something.

— Clive

  • Hi, Is it correct the explanation given to this sentence?
  • Yes Eric is looking very afraid of something.
  • Eric is giving the physical impression of being very afraid of something.
  • Can I change "being" for something else?
  • You could say eg seeming .
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Hi,

Is it correct the explanation given to this sentence? Yes

Eric is looking very afraid of something.

Eric is giving the physical impression of being very afraid of something.

Can I change "being" for something else?
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Thanks Clive. What about saying?

Eric is giving the physical impression to be very afraid of something.

Is it also correct?

Just in terms for the students to understan it, "to be" seems easier than "being" or "seeming" for their understanding.

Thanks again
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Hi,
What about saying?
Eric is giving the physical impression to be very afraid of something.

Is it also correct? No.

Just in terms for the students to understan it, "to be" seems easier than "being" or "seeming" for their understanding.
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Thanks Clive. You are right. They need to know the gerund. As always you are a great help for me.
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Thinking SpainEric is giving the physical impression to be very afraid of something.
Is it also correct?
No!

You need "impression of", not just "impression". And if you need a verb form after a preposition, you always use an -ing form.

the impression of being afraid
the reason for being tired
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