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What is it about?

This article explores the idea that the is a single 'be' in English, rather than a list of accidentally homophonous bee's.

Why is it important?

The claim that there is a single be bears on formal analyses of the syntax and semantics of copular verbs, and sheds light on the relation of 'be' to non-verbal predication and auxiliation, as well as the so-called "main verb be" .

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