Syntax and Sentence Structure Quiz

The study of how meanings are expressed in language, focusing on identifying the words or phrases that correspond to specific concepts.

A method of linguistic analysis that focuses on the function and purpose of language elements within a sentence.

Refers to the structural elements of a sentence, for example, identifying whether a sentence is simple, compound, or complex.

Refers to the communicative purpose or function of a sentence, for example, is it a statement, question, or command?

The smallest unit of meaning in a sentence. It can be a single word, a phrase, or a clause.

A linguistic framework that analyzes language as a system of signs and symbols, emphasizing the relationship between form and meaning.

The grammatical structure and arrangement of words within a sentence.

The study of language meaning, including how words and phrases are related to the concepts they represent.

Circumstantial frames are used to activate circumstantial features, describing the situation or circumstances related to the action or state. These features can relate to the Agent/Experiencer or the Patient.

Adverbials are words or phrases that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They provide information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action or state occurs.

Adverbials are identified by their position in a sentence, their lack of agreement with verbs, and the fact that they cannot be moved to the subject position in passive sentences.

Adverbials can be placed in various positions within a sentence, including after the verb, within the verb phrase, before the head of adverb/adjective phrases, and even at the beginning or end of a sentence.

Adverbials do not qualify as Objects because they cannot be moved to the subject position in passive voice sentences.

A sentence element that provides additional information about the main elements of the sentence, such as time, place, or manner.

A sentence element that is essential for the meaning of the sentence and cannot be omitted without changing the core meaning.

A test used to determine whether a sentence element is an Argument or a Non-Argument. It involves removing the element and checking if the sentence still makes sense.

A type of Circumstantial Adjunct that indicates the location or direction of an action or event.

A type of Circumstantial Adjunct that describes the specific point in time or space where an action or event takes place.

The Patient role in a sentence refers to the entity that is affected by an action or state. It is not directly involved in the action but is the recipient of the action or the result of the action. Think of the Patient as the one getting something done to them.

The Agentive Patient sub-frame describes a specific type of Patient role where the Patient is activated by a causative verb. This means that the Patient is brought into existence or changed as a result of the action. The Agent can be a person, object, or force that causes the change.

In the Agentive Patient sub-frame, verbs can be categorized into sub-frames based on the actions they perform and the roles they assign to the Agent and Patient. These sub-frames help us understand the nuances of how different verbs influence the Patient role.

This sub-frame includes verbs where an animate Agent intentionally influences the Bearer of a Process. It emphasizes the Agent's control over the Patient and their intent in the action.

The Doer/Experiencer Patient Frame features verbs related to perception and cognition. These verbs describe actions where an Agent actively interacts with the Patient, experiencing or observing it directly.

The Stimulus and Instrument sub-frames relate to situations where a Stimulus or Instrument acts on the Patient. These roles can be seen as cognitive transpositions of their canonical counterparts involving an animate Agent.

This sub-frame combines the roles of Doer, Action, Experiencer/Affected Entity, and Stimulus. It showcases how a combination of roles leads to an action that affects an Experiencer/Affected Entity due to a Stimulus.

This sub-frame combines Doer, Action, Focus/Affected Entity, and Instrument. It demonstrates how an action is performed using an Instrument, which ultimately affects the Focus/Affected Entity.

A sentence structure where the location of the action is the main focus, emphasizing the positional or directional information related to the verb.

A sentence structure where the location information is reversed, meaning the location is mentioned first followed by the action or state.

A type of verb that requires a specific location or direction to be meaningful.

The main element in a sentence that describes the action or state being performed.

An element that provides additional information about the action or state, often related to location, time, or manner.

A type of sub-frame that focuses on the timing or duration of the action.

A set of elements in a sentence that are used to indicate the structure and function of the sentence.

A test used to determine if a phrase is a true object or a location by trying to passivise it.

A type of adjunct that modifies the subject of a sentence by expressing the speaker's attitude toward the subject's action or behavior. It tells us "how" the subject acted, but also implies a judgment about the subject's character or attitude.

A type of adjunct that modifies the verb, providing information about the manner in which an action is performed. It simply tells "how" the action took place.

A question used to test for Subject Adjuncts. It asks 'how' the subject acted, but also probes the speaker's evaluation of the subject's action.

A question used to test for Manner Proper Adjuncts. It focuses solely on how the action was performed, without looking at the subject's intentions or attitude.

A type of adjunct that expresses the speaker's attitude toward the entire proposition or statement. It stands apart from the main clause and can be paraphrased with a 'that' clause.

A type of adjunct that intensifies a measure phrase, amplifying the degree or intensity of the measurement. It's typically located between the subject and the verb.

A type of adjunct that modifies the subject's behavior by specifically evaluating their cognitive state, such as intention or willingness. However, they are not directly linked to the action itself.

A type of adjunct whose meaning is determined by its position in the sentence. In front position, it acts like a content disjunct, while in mid-position, it works as a measure adjunct intensifier.