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What is a copula verb?

A copula verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a predicate nominative or predicate adjective. It doesn't express an action, but rather a state of being or a relationship.

Here's a breakdown:

* Subject: The person, place, or thing the sentence is about.

* Predicate nominative: A noun or pronoun that renames the subject.

* Predicate adjective: An adjective that describes the subject.

Common Copula Verbs:

* be (am, is, are, was, were, been, being)

* appear

* become

* feel

* grow

* look

* remain

* seem

* smell

* sound

* taste

Examples:

* She is a doctor. ("is" connects "She" to the predicate nominative "doctor.")

* The sky is blue. ("is" connects "sky" to the predicate adjective "blue.")

* He feels happy. ("feels" connects "He" to the predicate adjective "happy.")

* The food smells delicious. ("smells" connects "food" to the predicate adjective "delicious.")

Key Points:

* Copula verbs often appear in sentences with a linking verb pattern (subject + verb + complement).

* They help clarify the relationship between the subject and the predicate nominative or predicate adjective.

* While "be" is the most common copula verb, others can function as copulas in certain contexts.

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