Be Verb Checker – Instantly Find ‘To Be’ Verbs in Writings

How to Use the Be Verb Checker

1. Type or paste your text into the box. A sentence, a paragraph or a whole essay will work.
2. Click Check.
3. Read the results. You will see how many be verbs were found, how many sentences contain one, and a breakdown by form (am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been).
4. Look at the highlighted text to spot every be verb. The details table shows the form, the role and the full sentence for each one.
5. Click Clear to start again, or Try Example to see a sample.

How the Be Verb Checker Works

The tool works entirely in your browser, so your text is never sent to a server.

• Step 1: It splits your text into words. Contractions such as “I’m” and “isn’t” are kept together as one word.
• Step 2: It compares each word with a list of be verbs. The list covers am, is, are, was, were, be, being and been, plus contractions like I’m, you’re, she’s, it’s, aren’t and wasn’t.
• Step 3: It handles the ‘s contraction. “He’s” can mean “he is” or “he has”. If the next word looks like “has” (as in “he’s gone”), the tool skips it.
• Step 4: It checks the word after each be verb to guess its role.
  • A word ending in -ing gives a helping verb (continuous), as in “is reading”.
  • A past participle gives a helping verb (passive), as in “was built”.
  • “Been” after have, has or had gives a helping verb (perfect).
  • Anything else is a main or linking verb, as in “She is happy”.
• Step 5: It shows the results. You get the totals, the form breakdown, the highlighted text and the details table.

The checker follows grammar rules and does not use AI, so a few edge cases may be labelled differently from how a teacher would label them. For example, “I am tired” is shown as a passive helper, although “tired” works as an adjective there.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are be verbs?
Be verbs are the forms of the verb “to be”: am, is, are, was, were, be, being and been. They describe a state of being or link a subject to more information, and they also help other verbs form tenses and the passive voice.

What is a be verb checker?
A be verb checker is a free tool that scans your text and finds every form of the verb “to be”. It highlights each one and counts them, so you can see how often you use them.

Does the tool detect contractions like I’m and isn’t?
Yes. It detects contractions such as I’m, you’re, he’s, she’s, it’s, they’re, isn’t, aren’t, wasn’t and weren’t, and counts them as be verbs.

Why should I check be verbs in my writing?
Too many be verbs can make writing feel flat and passive. Finding them lets you replace some with stronger action verbs and write more clearly.

Is the Be Verb Checker free to use?
Yes, it is completely free, with no sign-up and no limit on how much text you check.

Is my text saved or shared?
No. The checking happens in your browser, and your text is not stored or sent anywhere.

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