The superscript after the second Noun means that this noun the same referent as N1; that is both “brother” and doctor” refer to the same person. The meaning of be in pattern 3 is be identified or classified as. The first N1 (verb) has the grammatical meaning of that which is identified. The second N1 means grammatically “that which identifies the subject and is called the subjective complement. Personal pronouns all occupy this position. Such pronouns in the subjective complements positive take primarily stress example :
- This is she
- It’s me
- It was they
- That is mine
- Those coeds must be roommates.
- They are my friends.
- He had never been an honor student.
- Harry is my favourite uncle.
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