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Re: [OM] Paul's PAW - apparently, bad at math -Chris

Subject: Re: [OM] Paul's PAW - apparently, bad at math -Chris
From: "philippe.amard" <philippe.amard@xxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 10:01:51 +0100
Get is a substitute for the copula be on (rare) occasions and  
qualifies as an auxiliary for the passive voice.
Purists will refer to front/end focus, etc. but a few examples will do  
I'm sure.

I have to get dressed before 8.
I was/got taught the lesson on the passive voice (by the new teacher).
Due to the strike, passengers got stranded for long hours (here get is  
a substitue for become with dynamic connotations BTW).

Hope this helps

Philippe, after Quick, Chapters 12.3, and 18 ;-)
http://fr.scribd.com/doc/109270428/Randolph-Quirk-et-al-A-Comprehensive-Grammar-of-the-English-Language




Le 8 nov. 13 à 00:12, ChrisB a écrit :

> It's not the Passive Voice if it has "get" in the phrase. I'm  
> surprised at you two! 😀
>
> Chris
>





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