Syntax

In pattern 1, sometimes _______ will occupy the adjective position.

• a verb

• a prepositional phrase

• a noun phrase

• a modifier

Which of the following sentences follows the pattern N1 TrV N2(IO) N3(DO)?

• The children played in the park.

• She bought a gift for him.

• The sun shone brightly.

• He read a book.

Answer explanation

The subject "she" (N1) performs the action "bought" (TrV) on the direct object "a gift" (N3). The indirect object "him" (N2) receives the gift.

Which is the function of the Adjective/ Adjectival in pattern 1 ?

• Object Complement

• Indirect Object

• Subject Complement

• Performer of the action

Which of the following statements is true?

• a. Whether or not a verb is transitive or intransitive depends on how it is used in a sentence.

• b. A verb is transitive or not, regardless of how it is used in a sentence.

• c. Intransitive verbs can be turned into transitive ones by adding an object to a sentence.

• d. Options a and c

Answer explanation

In order for a verb to be transitive, it requires an object. So, an intransitive verb can become a transitive verb if an object is added to the sentence.

Which sentence is NOT pattern 4: N LinkingV Adj?

• a. The cyclist appears weary.

• b. Everything seemed normal.

• c. I feel lucky.

• d. Jane remained my friend.

Answer explanation

Sentence d is pattern 5 as the Noun phrase “my friend” go after the Linking verb “remained”

What is the function of the underlined word in the sentence?

"She was the best student"

• Adverb

• Object

• Subject Complement

• Noun Phrase 

Which of the following sentences follows the pattern: N1 TrV N2(DO) ADJ?

• a. The bird flew over the fence.

• b. She drinks black coffee.

• c. The dog barked loudly.

•  d. He painted the room blue.

Answer explanation

It consists of a transitive verb with a direct object (painted the room) and an adjective (blue) describing the direct object.

In this pattern, N1 is the subject, TrV is the transitive verb, Noun 2 is the direct object, and ADJ is the adjective describing the direct object.

 Identify the verb in this sentence and label it as transitive or intransitive: “Finally, the picture appeared level."

• appeared: intransitive

• finally: transitive

• appeared: transitive

• picture: intransitive

Answer explanation

Function of the word “level” in this sentence is an adjective not a noun, so the verb “appeared” must be intransitive.

 The underlined word in “George Washington became president” is:

• Subject

• Subject Complement

• Direct Object

• Indirect Object

Answer explanation

“president” complete the meaning of the subject “George Washington”

Which sentence is NOT Pattern 2: N BE Adv?

• The book is in my bag.

• She is behind the tree.

• The show will be end at 6pm.

• Ariana Grande is a famous singer.