10 Questions
What are the five clause patterns in standard English sentence composition?
Subject + Verb (intransitive), Subject + Verb (transitive) + Object, Subject + Verb (linking) + Subject Complement (adjective, noun, pronoun), Subject + Verb (transitive) + Indirect Object + Direct Object, Subject + Verb (transitive) + Object + Object Complement
What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?
A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has at least one independent clause plus at least one dependent clause.
Explain the transformation of the clause pattern S+V+O to S+V+IO+DO.
The object of a preposition is transformed into an indirect object of the verb, as in the example sentence 'She made a pie for me' becoming 'She made me a pie.'
What is the classification of sentences based on in sentence composition?
The classification of sentences is based on the number and kind of clauses in their syntactic structure.
What are the two forms in which sentences can be composed?
Sentences can be composed in either 'dependent' or 'independent' form.
What are the three types of verbs mentioned in the text?
action, linking, helping
What does an action verb tell in a sentence?
what the subject is doing
How do action verbs impact the flow of an article or conversation?
aid the flow, eliminating the need for throwaway transitional words such as 'also'
What are the two types of action verbs mentioned in the text?
transitive and intransitive
How do action verbs help the reader?
They help the reader picture the subject engaged in the activity in a clear, precise manner.
Test your knowledge of sentence and clause structure with this quiz on the typology of clauses. Learn about the classification of sentences based on the number and kind of clauses in their syntactic structure.
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