
27-Apr-2005, 08:19
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Re: Grammar question Quote: |
Originally Posted by soseh I want to know the difference between copular be and auxiliary be?
Thank you  | I am stupid. - This is the copular 'be'; it links the subject and the verb.
I am writing to you. - This is the auxiliary 'be' and is a part of the present progressive of the main verb. |