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Liveinjapan Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

There seem / there seem to be

There seem to be some clouds in the distance.

Can I omit 'to be'?
If so, is there any difference between the two?
Thanks.
  

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Yes, you can. There's no difference. But it doesn't seem natural to me to omit "to be" in this particular case.

— Avangi

  • Yes, you can.
  • There's no difference.
  • But it doesn't seem natural to me to omit "to be" in this particular case.
  • " I don't really have it pinned down.
  • You seem to be rather quite tonight, Jane.
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Yes, you can.
There's no difference.
But it doesn't seem natural to me to omit "to be" in this particular case.

I'd say with "There seem(s)" it's better to keep the "to be."

I don't really have it pinned down.

You seem to be rather quite tonight, Jane.

You seem to be having a good time tonight, Jane.
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Got it! Thanks, Avangi.
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