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Calsalermo Posted 4 years ago
Grammar
Copular verbs
Can copular verbs be used in passive structures? Like in: "The man got bitten."
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cobra train 801 Can copular verbs be used in passive structures? " Yes, that's OK. That construction is called "Passive get ".
- cobra train 801 Can copular verbs be used in passive structures?
- " Yes, that's OK.
- That construction is called "Passive get ".
- That's when 'get' replaces 'be' in a passive voice structure.
- Bill and Christine [were / got] married last year.
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cobra train 801 Can copular verbs be used in passive structures? Like in: "The man got bitten."
Yes, that's OK. That construction is called "Passive get". That's when 'get' replaces 'be' in a passive voice structure.
Bill and Christine [were / got] married last year.
The kitchen curtains [were / got] torn.
Peter [was
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