Equative Clause
Definition:
An equative clause is a clause which describes a feature of its subject. It contains a subject complement and, typically, a copula.
Examples:
(English)
- He is a doctor.
- She is the queen.
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Source:
This page is an extract from the LinguaLinks Library. Version 5.0 published on CD-ROM by SIL International, 2003.