#1  
Old 26-Apr-2005, 12:51
soseh
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Exclamation Grammar question

I want to know the difference between copular be and auxiliary be?


Thank you
  #2  
Old 27-Apr-2005, 08:19
Editor, UsingEnglish.com
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 34,371
Home Country: UK
Native Language: British English
Current Location: Philippines
Member Type: English Teacher
Default 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.
  #3  
Old 04-May-2005, 11:13
soseh
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Talking Re: Grammar question

Thank a lot
  #4  
Old 05-May-2005, 14:07
Editor, UsingEnglish.com
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 34,371
Home Country: UK
Native Language: British English
Current Location: Philippines
Member Type: English Teacher
Default Re: Grammar question

You're welcome.
Closed Thread

Bookmarks

Tags
grammar, question


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
wierd grammar question lokeyfam Ask a Teacher 1 30-Mar-2005 12:48
Grammar Question moeen49 General Language Discussions 4 05-Oct-2004 13:15
I have a grammar question but I don't know how to answer it. Anonymous Ask a Teacher 2 26-Jan-2004 10:25


All times are GMT. The time now is 00:04.



Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.