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Why is it not '我是好'? In basic adjectival sentences, why is the copula verb 'to be' not used?

Take the simple sentence 'I am good' - 'I' is the subject, 'am' is the first-person of the verb 'to be', and 'good' is the adjective.In English, the verb 'to be' is needed in adjectival sentences to link ...

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Answered by Kwan Yee L. Mandarin tutor
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But how can we be sure that is what the author intended?

That's a really interesting point to raise. In short, I don't think we can, especially if the author has passed away. 

Looking at the text though, there are definitely hints pointing us t...

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What is meant by the term cross-media?

Cross-media refers to large media texts which are present on different media platforms simultaneously. The mix of each of these media forms contributed to the overall media text. For example, BBC News ...

LF
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How can I improve on my listening skills?

Some of the listening questions can be tricky! The best thing to do is to practice at home. Find a playlist of classical music on spotify or youtube and put it on shuffle. Then try and write down as mu...

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Answered by Laura F. Music tutor
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What is a purpose/final clause?

Constructions in Latin are not as terrifying as you may think; it's just a case of learning the grammatical rules for each construction and putting them into practice. 

A <...

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Answered by Paige R. Latin tutor
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