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Linguistics Chapter 4: Parts of a Simple Sentence

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What is the basic grammatical function of the indirect object in a sentence?

To indicate the direction or location of the action

To provide more information about the direct object

To function as a subject complement

To receive the action of the verb (correct)

Which sentence structure consists of a subject, a transitive verb, a direct object, and an adverbial complement?

SVOA (correct)

SVO

SVC

SVOO

What is the function of the subject complement in a sentence?

To rename or describe the subject (correct)

To provide more information about the verb

To receive the action of the verb

To indicate the direction or location of the action

Which of the following sentence structures does not include a direct object?

SVA Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic grammatical function of the verb in a sentence?

To express the action or state of being Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by an ambiguous sentence?

A sentence that can have two or more meanings Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'They called her a taxi', what is the meaning of 'a taxi' in the first interpretation?

A taxi called for her Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 'the best' in the sentence 'She teaches the best' in the first interpretation?

Adverb modifying the verb 'teaches' Signup and view all the answers

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' Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the two interpretations of an ambiguous sentence?

The grammatical functions of the constituents Signup and view all the answers