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In equative sentences, the verb ( be) is a grammatical device that links a predicate that is not a verb to its first argument.
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Essentially, yes, though in my experience the term 'predicative' is more widely used than 'equative'. The verb does not have to be "be": others verbs taking predicative complements include become, feel, prove, remain: Ed became a teacher . I feel such a fool .
- Essentially, yes, though in my experience the term 'predicative' is more widely used than 'equative'.
- The verb does not have to be "be": others verbs taking predicative complements include become, feel, prove, remain: Ed became a teacher .
- I feel such a fool .
- It proved a waste of time .
- Kim remained a nurse .
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Essentially, yes, though in my experience the term 'predicative' is more widely used than 'equative'.
The verb does not have to be "be": others verbs taking predicative complements include become, feel, prove, remain:
Ed became a teacher.
I feel such a fool.
It proved a waste of time.
Kim remained a nurse
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