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==Definition==
 
==Definition==
An 'equative clause' is a sentence which solely describes the subject contained within it by use of a subject complement. Due to the nature of describing subjects, a copula is often used.
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An 'equative clause' is a sentence which solely describes the subject contained within it by use of a subject complement (a constituent of the NP that describes the subject in the NP). Due to the nature of describing subjects, a copula is often used.
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==

Revision as of 11:53, 21 October 2009

Definition

An 'equative clause' is a sentence which solely describes the subject contained within it by use of a subject complement (a constituent of the NP that describes the subject in the NP). Due to the nature of describing subjects, a copula is often used.

See Also

Clause Copula (definition)

External Links

SIL entry on equative clause

References

SIL entry on equative clause