10 Questions
What is the basic grammatical function of the indirect object in a sentence?
To receive the action of the verb
Which sentence structure consists of a subject, a transitive verb, a direct object, and an adverbial complement?
SVOA
What is the function of the subject complement in a sentence?
To rename or describe the subject
Which of the following sentence structures does not include a direct object?
SVA
What is the basic grammatical function of the verb in a sentence?
To express the action or state of being
What is meant by an ambiguous sentence?
A sentence that can have two or more meanings
In the sentence 'They called her a taxi', what is the meaning of 'a taxi' in the first interpretation?
A taxi called for her
What is the function of 'the best' in the sentence 'She teaches the best' in the first interpretation?
Adverb modifying the verb 'teaches'
In the sentence 'The magician made her a stream-engine', what is the meaning of 'her' in the first interpretation?
Indirect object of the verb 'made'
What is the difference between the two interpretations of an ambiguous sentence?
The grammatical functions of the constituents
Identify the major sentence constituents in a simple sentence, including subject, verb, direct object, and indirect object. Understand the basic grammatical functions of each part.
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