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Be torn off vs Be tore off

The correct phrase is "be torn off." The verb "torn" is the past participle form of the verb "tear," and it should be used in the passive voice construction with the auxiliary verb "be." "Be tore off" is incorrect.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 483 views

Be torn off

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "be torn off" when describing something that has been forcefully separated or removed from a larger object.

Examples:

  • The page was torn off the notebook.
  • The handle was torn off the door.
  • The button was torn off the shirt.
  • The poster was torn off the wall.
  • The cover was torn off the book.

Be tore off

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • be torn off
  • get torn off
  • be ripped off
  • be pulled off
  • be detached

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