Copula or Auxiliary? Flashcards

1
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I AM typing.

A

auxiliary

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2
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he IS a teacher.

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copula

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3
Q

We were sick.

A

copula

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4
Q

They ARE beautiful

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copula

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5
Q

you WERE talking on the phone.

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auxiliary

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6
Q

he WAS there too.

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copula

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7
Q

There WERE very nice.

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copula

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8
Q

They WERE having lunch.

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auxiliary

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9
Q

She IS studying now.

A

auxiliary

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10
Q

Copula

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It is the verb in the sentence.

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11
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Auxiliary

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It is the secondary verb in the sentence. Sentence has a MAIN verb and a secondary (auxiliary) verb.

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