Example of Semicopulative Verbs

Semicopulative verbs are verbs that are not quite copulatives but they have a similar use: can link to subject with a attribute and form a nominal predicate. The attribute will provide us with information about the subject (it can be about his characteristics or about some state in which he is).

A difference The important thing is that in copulative verbs (be be Y seem) the attribute can be substituted for the pronoun it, for example "I'm tired" (I am) or "we will be good friends" (we will be).

Whereas when the semicopulatives the attribute cannot be substitutedby the pronoun it. For example: “We remained unemployed” (cannot be replaced by we stayed it), “They were very interested in buying it” (it cannot be substituted for they showed it to him).

Some examples of semicopulative verbs are:

• Result: “Your contributions to the conversation they turned out (v. semicopulative) very interesting (attribute) "
• To be made: "The wait made (v. semicopulative) tedious (attribute) "
• To put on: “We got (v. semicopulative) euphoric by the news (attribute) "
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• Stay: “We stayed (v. semicopulative) quiet (attribute) until he finished speaking (complement) "
• Become: "The cat turned (v. semicopulative) more sullen (attribute) since she became old (subordinate clause) "
• Walk: “Go (v. semicopulative) very embarrassed by what he did (attribute) "
• Follow: “¿are you still (v. semicopulative) throat sick (attribute)? "
• Appear: “At first, the children they were shown (v. semicopulative) reluctant to change (attribute) "
• Meet: “We were (v. semicopulative) a little hungry and tired (attribute) after the trip (complement) "
• Keep going: "The culprit of the crime keep going (v. semicopulative) loose (attribute) "
• Be: “The worker is finds (v. semicopulative) unwilling to do his job (attribute) "
• See: “We saw each other (v. semicopulative) involved (attribute) in a confusing situation (complement) ”
• Stay: "I I stayed (v. semicopulative) stunned (attribute) unable to move (subordinate clause) "

Difference between copulative and semicopulative verbs

In terms of their syntax, the difference with copulative verbs is that semicopulative verbs can be supplemented with an attribute, but do not require it as in the case of copulative verbs, so the tax can be omitted. If omitted, the semicopulative verb then expresses a full or full meaning. So, these semicopulative verbs can express a partial lexical meaning (such as copulatives) or well express a complete sense, which normally has to do with states, processes or movements, for example:

1. Verb to stay as a semicopulative verb: “II stayed intrigued by his words ”(the verb links the subject me with the attribute intrigued).
2. Verb to stay as a verb with full meaning: "I stayed and did not go to the cinema because I was late" (the verb in the full sense expresses the meaning of a permanence of a physical state).

1. Verb continue as a semicopulative verb: “The client to be continue dissatisfied until you have an explanation ”(the verb links the subject the client with the attribute dissatisfied).
2. Verb continue as a verb with full meaning: “The works on the avenue will continue still a week ”(the verb expresses a full meaning: a state that will remain).

1. Verb see as a semicopulative verb: “My family It has been seen affected by defamation ”(the verb links the subject my family with the attribute affected).
2. Verb see as a verb with full meaning: "I knowhe saw driving the car of his dreams ”(the verb expresses the sense of contemplation).

Another difference with copulatives is that semicopulative verbs add a type of aspectual informationto the verb. In other words, they generally refer to the state of things, how they remain or are maintained.

Let's see below examples of sentences with semicopulative verbs for a better understanding of how they work. The parts of the sentence are indicated in parentheses and the semicopulative verb is highlighted in each example:

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100 Explained Examples of Semicopulative Verbs

1. In the end, the agreement reached by the businessmen it will turn out (v. semicopulative) beneficial (attribute) for each of the parties.
2. The decision that the court made to declare him not guilty it was made to me (v. semicopulative) nothing fair (attribute)
3. I i put (v. semicopulative) very happy (attribute) when my brother told me that he would visit us.
4. The public remained (v. semicopulative) standing up (attribute) while fervently applauding the film.
5. Apparently since taking the sleeping meds she has walked (v. semicopulative) down and without spirit (attribute)
6. I I stayed (v. semicopulative) worried (attribute) until not knowing that they had arrived safely at his house.
7. Everyone they continued (v. semicopulative) very upset (attribute) during the conversation because they could not reach an agreement.
8. He said that he wouldn't answer any calls because it's found (v. semicopulative) emotionally unwell (attribute)
9. I know she has done (v. semicopulative) a stronger person (attribute) after overcoming her problems.
10. Us we found (v. semicopulativo) very concerned about the delivery (attribute) since we did not know if we would have it on time.
11. The manager of the place It showed itself (v. semicopulativo) very kind (attribute) to attend to our complaint.
12. Stay (v. semicopulative) sitting (attribute) in their seats until the plane comes to a complete stop.
13. Our dog it gets (v. semicopulativo) very sad (attribute) every time we have to leave the house.
14. I stayed (v. semicopulativo) mute (attribute) when I saw that they had organized a surprise party for me.
15. The small food business we started years ago turned out (v. semicopulative) a failure (attribute), but we tried otherwise and succeeded.
16. My sister He has continued (v. semicopulative) very ill (attribute) so she will go to the doctor to get checked out.
17. Your interests they have seen (v. semicopulative) manipulated by outsiders (attribute)
18. We returned (v. semicopulative) some sullen ones who want nothing more than to be at home resting (attribute)
19. The producer It showed itself (v. semicopulativo) quite interested (attribute) when they told him about the new film project.
20. Water turned (v. semicopulativo) black (attribute) quickly for so much dirt.
21. I walk (v. semicopulative) very disappointed (attribute) because I was betrayed by people I fully trusted.
22. The students they have followed (v. semicopulative) very stressed (attribute) because they do not know if they will be able to pass the subject.
23. Working together on the same project it will turn out (v. semicopulative) very beneficial (attribute) due to the skills and abilities that we will combine.
24. Her I knowhas seen (v. semicopulativo) threatened (attribute) by various extortionists who want to scare her.
25. You walk (v. semicopulative) lost (attribute) without knowing what to do with your life.
26. I think the punishment they imposed on him turned out (v. semicopulative) more drastic than it should be (attribute)
27. She has stayed (v. semicopulative) gone (attribute) and looks into nothingness.
28. After years without speaking to us we returned (v. semicopulative) good friends (attribute) again.
29. The clients they have shown (v. semicopulative) patients (attribute) even though they have been made to wait several hours.
30. I i put (v. semicopulativo) moody (attribute) because she had thrown money in the street.
31. We stayed (v. semicopulative) trapped (attribute) in traffic without the possibility of using any alternative route.
32. Continuous (v. semicopulativo) very amazed (attribute) when remembering all the acts and acrobatics performed in the theater.
33. After you have won the lottery they were made (v. semicopulative) millionaires (attribute) and they helped a lot of people.
34. ¿You continue (v. semicopulative) sad (attribute)?
35. I find myself (v. semicopulative) (attribute)
36. be (v. semicopulativo) very animated (attribute) by the new project that we have at the door.
37. Many people will result (v. semicopulative) affected (attribute) due to this government decision.
38. Discomfort made (v. semicopulative) tangible (attribute) in the room atmosphere
39. The student put on (v. semicopulative) glad they told him they would give him the scholarship (attribute)
40. They remained (v. semi-pulative) conforming (attribute) some years, but then they asked for a raise.
41. Together we have become (v. semicopulative) a pair of inveterate lovers (attribute)
42. My family is found (v. semicopulative) bewildered (attribute) by the recent death of an uncle.
43. First they were shown (v. semicopulative) interested in buying (attribute), but later they did not want to buy anything.
44. Stayed (v. semicopulative) firm (attribute) beside her until she took her last breath.
45. The writer It showed itself (v. semicopulative) reluctant to have the ending of his work modified (attribute)
46. He stayed (v. semicopulative) quiet (attribute) so as not to raise any kind of suspicion about himself.
47. I walk (v. semicopulative) hurt (attribute) due to a love grief.
48. We continue (v. semicopulativo) happy (attribute) all the way singing songs and telling anecdotes.
49. Driver put on (v. semicopulative) furious (attribute) when his traffic ticket was lifted
50. The kitties they remained (v. semicopulative) huddled (attribute) together in the little box in which they rested.
51. New public infrastructure works result (v. semicopulativo) very beneficial (attribute) since they will improve road circulation.
52. The contracts will follow (v. semicopulative) overridden (attribute) until they are fully reviewed again
53. The painter it was (v. semicopulativo) quite satisfied (attribute) when seeing the final result of the work.
54. We stayed (v. semicopulative) annoyed with each other (attribute) for several months.
55. Me i will continue (v. semicopulative) insistent (attribute) until they give me a good answer.
56. Life result (v. semicopulative) simple or complicated (attribute) depending on the perspective from which you look at it.
57. I meeting (v. semicopulative) very happy to share the stage with someone I admire so much (attribute).
58. The meat made (v. semicopulative) ugly (attribute) because it was not refrigerated in time.
59. I found (v. semicopulative) very annoying (attribute) so I preferred not to say anything until it passed.
60. Us We have seen (v. semicopulative) defamed (attribute) from false information that comes from fabricated sources.
61. Actually, yes we stay (v. semicopulative) very happy with how the house turned out (attribute)
62. Mario It has been shown (v. semicopulativo) very rude (attribute) to his co-workers.
63. For having collaborated with them, he saw (v. semicopulative) implicated (attribute) in various complications.
64. After seeing how meat was made in an industrialized way turned (v. semicopulative) vegetarian (attribute)
65. I knowthey put (v. semicopulative) so happy to see each other one more time (attribute)
66. For the great love they have they have remained (v. semicopulative) together (attribute) so many years.
67. Character becomes (v. semicopulative) more agile (attribute) as the series progresses and he has to learn to defend himself.
68. Your destiny will be found (v. semicopulative) marked by good fortune (attribute)
69. Your students always shows (v. semicopulativo) attentive and interested (attribute) when he talks about any of his anecdotes.
70. We stayed (v. semicopulative) quiet (attribute) because the function was about to start
71. Do the work by ourselves without experience turned out (v. semicopulative) very difficult (attribute)
72. Character he stayed (v. semicopulative) still (attribute) so that his enemies will not find his hiding place.
73. We walk (v. semicopulativo) short of money (attribute) because we had to make several payments.
74. My dog He has continued (v. semicopulative) sick (attribute) but we have already begun to give him the treatment.
75. When we started talking about politics some they got (v. semicopulativo) very intense (attribute) to defend their ideals.
76. U.S we have remained (v. semicopulative) faithful (attribute) to the interests of the kingdom.
77. The tour turned out (v. semicopulative) more interesting than I thought it would be (attribute)
78. All your recent fiction novels result (v. semicopulativo) a success (attribute), but not only among the public but also among the critics.
79. My mother go on (v. semicopulative) annoys (attribute) with my brothers and with me because we fought and made a mess.
80. The patient, after administering the drug doses, it's found (v. semicopulative) more stable and in the process of recovery (attribute)
81. Stay (v. semicopulative) quiet (attribute) because we are in a library.
82. Since you finished reading the book keep going (v. semicopulative) thoughtful about it (attribute)
83. Eat healthy result (v. semicopulative) very good for losing weight quickly (attribute)
84. In these moments of our lives we meet (v. semicopulative) distant from each other (attribute)
85. From so much cooking hamburgers and meats I made me (v. semicopulative) an expert in cuts (attribute)
86. The clients are found (v. semicopulativo) very satisfied with the vinal results (attribute)
87. It was seen (v. semicopulative) betrayed by his own family (attribute)
88. The documentary they broadcast on the forum turned out (v. semicopulative) extremely interesting (attribute) for all viewers.
89. I stayed (v. semicopulative) delighted (attribute) with the work they did with the interior decoration.
90. I knowHe showed (v. semicopulativo) very closed (attribute) and did not want to listen to anyone's opinion, even if it was to give him advice.
91. We saw each other (v. semicopulative) fired from our jobs (attribute)
92. Go shopping on payday result (v. semicopulativo) a real madness (attribute) because that's when everyone wants to go shopping.
93. He it would becomes (v. semicopulative) atheist (attribute) if it weren't for having had some spiritual experiences.
94. Me continuous (v. semicopulativo) firm (attribute) in my decision and I will not change my mind.
95. In these moments of my life I find myself (v. semicopulative) very stable in all respects (attribute)
96. We did (v. semicopulative) very close friends (attribute) during college.
97. I find myself (v. semicopulative) dissatisfied with the decision made by the judge (attribute)
98. Teacher it was seen (v. semicopulative) surpassed by the student (attribute) after many years.
99. The dog he stayed (v. semicopulativo) still (attribute) as soon as its owner gave the order.
100. Have turned out (v. semicopulativo) very annoying (attribute) all the insistence of him.

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