Difference between revisions of "Be"
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| − | present tense: are (1p, 2s/p, 3p), is (3s), am (1s) | + | <li>dictionary form (bare infinitive): be</li> |
| − | past tense: was (1s, 3s), were (1p, 2s/p, 3p) | + | <li>present tense: are (1p, 2s/p, 3p), is (3s), am (1s)</li> |
| − | + | <li>past tense: was (1s, 3s), were (1p, 2s/p, 3p)</li> | |
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| + | <li>present participle: being</li> | ||
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Revision as of 21:26, 30 January 2013
Avertissement: cette page est destiné à un analyse grammatical du mot "be" :P
Forms
- dictionary form (bare infinitive): be
- present tense: are (1p, 2s/p, 3p), is (3s), am (1s)
- past tense: was (1s, 3s), were (1p, 2s/p, 3p)
- present participle: being
- past participle: been
- copula: syntax // semantique: lie un sujet à un attribut, un ensemble...
- It's a worktool. (N)
- A worktool, is it?
- The door is open. (Adj)
- He is swimming. (present participle)
- Is Raymond in? (Particle)
- Sylvie is divorced. (past participle)
- Mark isn't. (negation) (VP ellipsis)
