be · aux
be (CONTINUE)
A2 used with the present participle of other verbs to describe actions that are or were still continuing
Dictionary examples:
I'm still waiting for my pizza. It's been three hours! (0.0)
We're still looking for my keys. They're playing hide-and-seek! (0.0)
The kids are always asking for ice cream, even in winter! (0.0)
I'll be coming back on Tuesday. (7.4)
I'm still eating. (9.0)
You're always complaining. (13.9)
She's studying to be a lawyer. (21.4)
The audience clearly wasn't enjoying the show. (25.8)
be (PASSIVE)
A2 used with the past participle of other verbs to form the passive
Dictionary examples:
The test answers were eaten by my pet goat! (0.0)
The exam was canceled by a friendly ghost! (0.0)
My homework was stolen by a time-traveling alien! (0.0)
They were asked to leave. (8.5)
A body was discovered by the police. (15.2)
I haven't been invited. (15.6)
This dessert is made from eggs, sugar, and cream. (20.0)
The results will be announced next week. (20.7)