Pattern 2: Copular 2 (COP2)
Pattern 2: Copular 2 (COP2)
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Clause Pattern:
COP2 = Subj. + Copular (linking) Verb. + Advl. (obligatory)
If this be verb is followed by an obligatory adverbial of time or place, then this be verb is a COP 2 verb.
Type II in textbook
Tree Diagrams:
PRACTICE:
PRACTICE:
Ex. 8.4 (p.221)
Note: There is a modal auxiliary in the VP, thus it's tense is cancelled out (meaning that the VP expresses the modality of obligation instead). However, its aspect is not affected.
8.5 (p.225)
Note: 'smell' is one of the sensory verbs.
8.9 (p. 230)
Note:
1) 'remain' is one of the state of being verbs.
2) The function of 'for years' is ambiguous. It can be an optional adverbial or an PNM.
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