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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Sentence pattern

This is a pen.
  

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SVC

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Subject - Verb - Object (SVO)
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AnonymousSubject - Verb - Object (SVO)
How can it possibly be SVO? Only transitive verbs take objects, and the verb "be" is certainly not transitive!

As MM said, it's SVC (Subject-Verb-Predicative Complement)

BillJ
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BillJ Anonymous Subject - Verb - Object (SVO) How can it possibly be SVO? Only transitive verbs take objects, and the verb "be" is certainly not transitive!As MM said, it's SVC (Subject-Verb-Predicative Complement) BillJ
I bitterly hold onto my initial statement (SVO) knowing about the upcoming fierce opposition.
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Can you find a legitimate grammar book (or dictionary) that supports your position?

See, for example definition #6
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/be
be
verb (used without object)
6. (used as a copula to connect the
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And it would also be good if you registered as a member, so that we don't get confused about which 'Anonymous' we are discussing this with.
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When using IS to NAME an object, an imperative sentence is formed, which is context-dependent.

And now, by the power invested in me, I will name my creations.
This IS...
This IS a pen.
This IS...
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AnonymousWhen using IS to NAME an object, an imperative sentence is formed, which is context-dependent.
The imperative form of the verb be is be, not is.

Here are some imperative sentences:
Be good.
Be thankful.

Here are some declarative sentences:
This is a pen.
This is John.
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I agree, AlpheccaStars, in general it is correct to use be, but it does not sound right to say in imperative context:

Be a pen.
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