my teacher says we should replace the verb to be (is, are,was,were, has been) and there are a couple places in my essay where i cant figure out hiw to change them...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
- Another instance of symbolism in “The Most Dangerous Game” is the death swamp that is stocked with many perils for Rainsford to overcome.
- A final symbol I found is the island itself
- Another symbol provided by the island is how all of its nuances help Zaroff get what he wants in the form of “game”, but it provides little help to the “game”.
The death swamp in "The Most Dangerous Game" is a symbol of the many perils Rainsford must overcome.
Now you try the other two.
The death swamp in "The Most Dangerous Game" symbolizes the perils that Rainsford must overcome.
To replace the verb "to be" in your sentences, you can try using more active and descriptive verbs that convey the same meaning. Here are some suggestions for each sentence:
1. "Another instance of symbolism in 'The Most Dangerous Game' emerges as the death swamp teems with many perils for Rainsford to conquer."
Explanation: I replaced "is stocked with" with "teems with" to add a more active and descriptive verb that conveys the same idea.
2. "I discovered a final symbol: the island itself."
Explanation: No change needed in this sentence as the verb "is" is already used correctly.
3. "The island presents another symbol, as its nuances aid Zaroff in obtaining what he desires in the form of 'game,' but offer little assistance to the 'game'."
Explanation: I replaced "is how all of its nuances help" with "aid" to provide a more active verb that conveys the same meaning. Additionally, "provides little help" was changed to "offer little assistance" for variety.
Remember, when replacing the verb "to be," it's essential to ensure that the meaning of your sentence remains clear and accurate.