*Notice that ‘become’ is always used in the present perfect to focus on the result of a change, or in the present continuous to focus on the change process itself.

*Notice that ‘become’ is usually followed by an adjective chunk.

*Notice that instead of ‘become’ you can use the verb ‘be’ with the same word partnerships if you don’t want to describe changes, but want to describe states or facts: ‘I am dissatisfied with your performance.’ ‘It’s difficult to do business here.’ ‘It’s necessary to lay off 200 factory workers.’

Task 2: Rewrite these sentences using ‘become’ in a present time tense. Consider the meaning of the sentence and whether it’s better to focus on the result or the process of the change. Look at the example.

1	You are eligible for a 10% reduction.
	You have become eligible for a 10% reduction.
2	Are you familiar with the China market?
3	We are more efficient now.
4	It is necessary to update our records more frequently.
5	The raw materials are now more-readily available to us.
6	We are aware that your company is in financial difficulties.
7	We are too dependent on credit lines.
8	I am dissatisfied with their service, so I am looking for another provider.
9	It is clear to me that the new product is not selling.