7 Questions
Which clause element typically takes on the same function as a noun or a noun phrase?
Direct object (dO)
In what type of function is an item used like a typical adjective/AdjP?
Adjectival function
What kind of function does a predicate verb typically have?
Verbal function
Which clause element works similarly to an adverb/AdvP in the clause?
Adverbial (A)
How does the text suggest identifying the relation between different parts in a sentence?
Look at what/who is the doer or recipient of a certain action or process
Which clause element typically has the role of indicating time, place, or manner in a sentence?
Adverbial (A)
What is the primary function of an agent (Ag) clause element?
To indicate who performs an action
Test your knowledge on the eight primary clause elements and how they are divided into the four major types of syntactic functions. Understand the nominal, verbal, adjectival, and adverbial functions in relation to these elements.
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