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Lynn3 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

seem and seem to be

Hi!

What are the differeces bewteen using "seem" and "seem to be?

For example:

1. It seems to be Ok.

2. It seems Ok.

3. It sounds great!

4. It sounds to be great.

Thanks all for your reply.

Lynn
  

Top answer

Your Examples 3 and 4 do not use "seem" or "seem to be". Would you like to rephrase the question? "seem to be" is the usual form when a noun follows.

— CalifJim

  • Your Examples 3 and 4 do not use "seem" or "seem to be".
  • Would you like to rephrase the question?
  • "seem to be" is the usual form when a noun follows.
  • "sounds to be" is not used.
  • CJ
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Your Examples 3 and 4 do not use "seem" or "seem to be".
Would you like to rephrase the question?

"seem to be" is the usual form when a noun follows.

"sounds to be" is not used.

CJ
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I made the mistake.

I thought "seem" and " sound" are linking verbs. Forget the sentences with "sound"

Can I say that it seems ok or it seems to be ok.

Lynn
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"It seems ok" and "it seems to be ok" both seem ok to me, Lynn3.

MrP
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Do the both exactly mean the same?

Lynn
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Hello Lynn3

I think so. Thinking through various examples, I can't detect a difference. But maybe other members will find one!

MrP
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