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In this lesson you will learn about copula verbs, an important part of English grammar. You will learn the definition of a copula verb and study examples of copula verbs.

Focus: grammar

Definition of a copula verb

A copula verb is:
also called a linking verb
a word that connects the subject to the complement and describes the subject
typically a verb of sensation or existence
Many copula verbs can also be used as transitive verb or intransitive verb (the verb "be" is an exception)

Examples of copula verbs

The following words are copula verbs and include copula verbs of existence and sensation
act, appear, be, become, continue, feel, get, go, grow, keep, lie, look, own, prove, remain, resemble, run, seem, sit, smell, sound, stay, strand, taste, turn
The following words are copula verbs of existence
act, appear, be, become, continue, grow, prove, remain, seem, sit, strand, turn
The following words are copula verbs of sensation
feel, look, smell, sound, taste

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