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Rule "Creative Writing: E-Prime: 'to be' as the main verb"

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Description:	Creative Writing: E-Prime: 'to be' as the main verb
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Message:	According to E-Prime, avoiding the use of the stative verb 'to be' makes the communication clearer, more accurate, and less dogmatic. Use an alternative verb.
Category:	Creative Writing (ID: CREATIVE_WRITING)
Link:	https://litemind.com/e-prime/
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	This is right.
Correct sentences for comparison:	This is conforming with my current knowledge.
ID:	E_PRIME_LOOSE [1]
Version:	6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-27 22:33:07 +0100)