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At the S-structure level (in Universal Grammar -GB) the meaning of the
sentence remains unaltered. Adevărat Fals
Arrange the following constituents so as to form a correct sentence.
- 1. 2. 3. 4. moved
- 1. 2. 3. 4. along
- 1. 2. 3. 4. The police
- 1. 2. 3. 4. the spectators
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BE, a verb with a multiple regime, may be:
existential and copula auxiliary modal; all of the above
Choose the answer which best fits the set of subcategorization features of the
verb to lie:
[ _ Pred NP], [ _AP], [ _PP]; [ _ AP}, [ _PP]; [ _AP], [ _ toInf]; [ _ AP]
Choose the answer which best fits the subcategorization frame of the verb to
put:
[ _ NP] [ _ NP, to NP] [ _ NP, AvP] [ _ NP, PP]
Choose the answer which best fits the subcategorization frame of the verb to
carve:
[ _ NP]; [ _ NP, to NP]; [ _ NP, AvP];[ _ NP, PP]
Choose the thematic role of the italicized constituent in the sentence: Each
month the budget gets worse.
Experiencer agent theme / patient goal
Choose the thematic role of the italicized constituent in the sentence: Cain killed
Abel.
Experiencer goal theme / patient agent
Choose the answer which best fits the set of subcategorization features of the
verb to become:
[ _ Pred NP], [ _AP], [ _PP]; [ _ AP}, [ _PP]; [ _AP], [ _ toInf]; [ _ AP]
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Choose the thematic role of the italicized constituent in the sentence: He
annoyed me.
Experiencer; agent; theme / patient; goal
Choose the answer which best fits the subcategorization frame of the verb to
remind:
[ _ NP]; [ _ NP, to NP]; [ _ NP, AvP]; [ _ NP, PP]
Choose the answer which best fits the subcategorization frame of the verb to
offer:
[ _ NP]; [ _ NP, to NP]; [ _ NP, AvP]; [ _ NP, PP]
Consider the following words as used with their primary meaning: table, likely,
hardly, go.
Co-relate them with the lexical category they belong to.
- A. B. C. D. table
- A. B. C. D. hardly
- A. B. C. D. go
- A. B. C. D. likely
A. Adjective; B. Noun; C. Verb; D. Adverb
Choose the correct list specifying the type of BE in the sequence of sentences:
She was envious of my blouse./This is first-rate./ She is cooking. /She is
deserving of a good mark. /The conference is tomorrow.
Copula/copula/auxiliary/copula/existential;
Copula/existential/auxiliary/auxiliary/copula
Copula/copula/copula/auxiliary/existential
Existential/copula/auxiliary/copula/existential
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Choose the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the sentence:
After his wife’s death he lives a miserable life.
Direct Object; Indirect Object
Predicative Adjunct to the Subject / Subject Complement; Cognate Object
Deep Structure is the level of the basic syntactic configuration upon which
meaning is determined.
Adevărat Fals
Find the correspondence between the bold items in the sentences and the
subtypes of BE
- A. B. C. D. The letter is being written.
- A. B. C. D. There are two books on the table.
- A. B. C. D. They are to arrive at 9 p.m.
- A. B. C. D. Seeing is believing.
A. copula; B. auxiliary; C. modal substitute
D. main verb, (main verb-full verb)
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Identify the regime of the underlined verb: The river floated the raft. :
Basic; derived; derived-causative; none
Inflection assigns:
Nominative case to its Specifier; Accusative case to its complement
Dative case to its complement; None of the above
In the sentence This poem is similar to an ode the Predicative has the logico-
semantic function of:
equative; attributive:class-membership
attributive: class-inclusion; attributive: reciprocal
In the sentence He handed me the parcel the thematic role of the underlined
constituent is:
theme / patient benefactive goal locative
In the sentence The soup tastes good the syntactic function of the underlined
constituent is:
Predicative; Adverbial Modifier of Manner
Predicative Adjunct to the Subject; Direct Object
In the sentence He was born a poet the syntactic function of the underlined
constituent is:
Predicative AP; DO
Predicative Adjunct to the Subject / Subject Complement
Predicative Adjunct to the Object / Object
In the sentence Her hair is of a copper shade the Predicative has the logico-
semantic function of:
Equative; attributive:class-membership
attributive: class-inclusion; attributive: reciprocal
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Identify the regime of the underlined verb: He died a cowardly death.:
Basic; derived
derived with Cognate Object; none
In the sentence My mother carved the chicken the underlined constituent is:
Cognate Object; Indirect Object; Effected Object; Affected Object
In the sentence Jenny carved the chicken the thematic role of the underlined
constituent is:
Agent; experiencer; theme / patient; benefactive
In the sentence The material feels soft the syntactic function of the underlined
constituent is:
Predicative; Adverbial Modifier of Manner
Predicative Adjunct to the Subject; Direct Object
In the sentence This teacher is in need of money the underlined constituent is:
Predicative AP; Predicative PP; Predicative NP; PO
In the sentence Cats are mammals the Predicative has the logico-semantic
function of:
equative predicative
attributive (class-membership) predicative
attributive (class-inclusion) predicative
attributive (reciprocal) predicative
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In the sentence The government is dealing with many economic problems the
underlined item is:
exclusively predicative adjective
exclusively modifying adjective; both predicative and modifying; adverb
In the sentence You may rest assured that our journey will be a success the
syntactic function of the underlined constituent is:
Predicative
Predicative Adjunct to the Subject
Adverbial Modifier of Manner
Direct Object
In the sentence Students love syntax the thematic role of the underlined
constituent is:
theme / patient goal experiencer none
In the sentence They appointed Jim the manager of the new division the
syntactic function of the underlined constituent is:
Direct Object
Predicative Adjunct to the Object / Object Complement
Noun Modifier; Indirect Object
In the sentence He fell a victim to his new boss the syntactic function of the
underlined constituent is:
Predicative Predicative Adjunct to the Subject
Adverbial Modifier of Manner;Direct Object
In the sentence The child fell down the thematic role of the underlined
constituent is:
Agent; experiencer; theme / patient; benefactive
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In the sentence Pigeons are birds the Predicative has the logico-semantic
function of:
Equative; attributive:class-membership
attributive: class-inclusion; attributive: reciprocal
In the sentence Her hair is like honey the Predicative has the logico-semantic
function of:
equative predicative
attributive (class-membership) predicative
attributive (class-inclusion) predicative
attributive (reciprocal) predicative
Indicate the basic regime of the underlined verb in the sentence: The sheperd
grazed his sheep on the meadow.
basic intransitive; ditransitive; derived-causative; ergative
Lexical categories are classes of expressions that share a set of and features
syntactic properties.
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Match the bold words in the italicized sentences with the corresponding
thematic role:
- A. B. C. D. The child fell off the sofa.
- A. B. C. D. He loved me once.
- A. B. C. D. Bob bought Mary flowers.
- A. B. C. D. He returned from Paris.
A. experiencer
B. patient/theme
C. benefactive
D. source
Match the underlined constituents on the left with their syntactic function on the
right:
- A. B. C. D. The captain marched the soldiers up the hill.
- A. B. C. D. There are many students in this group.
- A. B. C. D. He has separated from his wife.
- A. B. C. D. She lives a wonderful life.
A. Cognate Object
B. PO
C. Subject
D. DO
Match the underlined verbs on the left with their subcategory on the right:
- A. B. C. D. They had done away with this piece of legislation.
- A. B. C. D. Silk blouses wash easily.
- A. B. C. D. He galloped the horse up the hill.
- A. B. C. D. Susan married Peter last spring.
A. reciprocal transitive
B. causative transitive
C. middle
D. complex intransitive
Match the underlined constituents on the left with their syntactic function on the
right:
- A. B. C. D. Fur coats are the thing today.
- A. B. C. D. These figures add easily.
- A. B. C. D. The branch moved slowly.
- A. B. C. D. I appointed him director.
A. Predicative Adjunct to the Object / Object Complement
B. Optional Adverbial of Manner
C. Obligatory Adverbial of Manner
D. Predicative
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Match the underlined constituents on the left with their syntactic function on the
right:
- A. B. C. D. He is at table with this domain
- A. B. C. D. There are many mistakes in this paper.
- A. B. C. D. The bus collided with the van.
- A. B. C. D. She lives a miserable life.
A. Cognate Object
B. PO
C. Subject
D. Predicative
Match the underlined constituents on the left with their syntactic function on the
right:
- A. B. C. D. The girl bowed to the audience.
- A. B. C. D. He lectures to the students on drama.
- A. B. C. D. He was arguing with his wife about money.
- A. B. C. D. The dress costs 200$.
A. Quantifying Adverbial
B. PO PO
C. IO PO
D. IO
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Match the underlined constituents on the left with their syntactic function on the
right:
- A. B. C. D. He gave Mary a bunch of roses.
- A. B. C. D. She carved the chicken.
- A. B. C. D. The young man carved this statue.
- A. B. C. D. He was appointed director.
A. Predicative Adjunct to the Subject / Subject Complement
B. Effected DO
C. Affected DO
D. IO
Match the bold words in the italicized sentences with the corresponding
thematic role:
- A. B. C. D. The teachers were all protesting.
- A. B. C. D. Jim kept the cat.
- A. B. C. D. They killed her with a knife.
- A. B. C. D. Mother passed the salt to Jane.
A. instrument
B. patient/theme
C. goal
D. agent
Match the underlined constituents on the left with their syntactic function on the
right:
- A. B. C. D. He is Secretary of State.
- A. B. C. D. There must be a mistake.
- A. B. C. D. Sheila married Jim last summer.
- A. B. C. D. She was born a poet.
A. Predicative
B. Subject
C. DO
D. Predicative Adjunct
Specify the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the sentence: She
decorated the house in vintage fashion.
Non-contrastive Direct Object
‘affected’ Direct Object
‘effected’ Direct Object; Indirect Object
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Specify the Phrase functioning as Predicative in the sentence: She is interested
in chemistry.
CP (clause); PP; AP; NP
Select the subcategory of the underlined verb in the sentence: Jim started the car.
The car started.
Causative; ergative; unergative; middle
Select the subcategory of the underlined verb in the sentence: The book sold like
hot cakes.
Causative; ergative; unergative; middle
Select the subcategory of the underlined verb in the sentence: The two peasants
were toiling hard.
Causative; ergative; unergative; middle
Specify the thematic role of the italicized constituent in the sentence: I handed
the pen to Bob.
Experiencer; instrument; theme / patient; goal
Specify the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the sentence: Our
people will never surrender to foreign invaders.
Adverbial of Place; Prepositional Object; Indirect Object; Direct Object
Specify the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the sentence: She
closed the door with fury.
Reciprocal Indirect Object; Direct Object; Adverbial of Manner; Prepositional
Object
Specify the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the sentence: Joan
is weaving a carpet on the porch.
'effected' Direct Object; 'affected' Direct Object; Indirect Object;Predicative
Specify the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the sentence: The
man upon whom all our hopes rested is my enemy.
Cognate Direct Object; Prepositional Object; Indirect Object; Direct Object
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Specify the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the sentence: You
should never yield to the enemy.
Adverbial of Time; Prepositional Object
Indirect Object; Direct Object
Specify the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the sentence: The
girl bowed to the audience.
Non-contrastive Direct Object; Prepositional Object; Direct Object;
Indirect Object
Specify the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the sentence: The
jury accused the culprit of murder.
Cognate Direct Object; Prepositional Object
Indirect Object; Direct Object
Specify the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the sentence: This
street reminds me of Paris.
Non-contrastive Direct Object; Direct Object
Indirect Object; Prepositional Object
Specify the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the sentence: The
man filled in the application.
Cognate Direct Object; Prepositional Object; Indirect Object; Direct Object
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Specify the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the sentence: Joan
will make a fine actress one day.
Non-contrastive Direct Object
‘affected’ Direct Object; ‘effected’ Direct Object; Predicative
Specify the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the sentence: Who
is making such a noise? It’s the kids from the neighbouring yard who won’t
behave themselves.
Subject expressed by demonstrative IT
Subject expressed by impersonal IT
Subject expressed by anticipatory IT
Subject expressed by emphatic IT
Specify the thematic role of the italicized constituent in the sentence: Cain killed
Abel.
Experiencer; agent; theme / patient; goal
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The verb give has the following set of thematic roles co-related with its Subject
and Object, respectively:
agent –V – patient – goal; experiencer- V - theme
theme- V – benefactive; theme- V –experiencer
The logico-semantic level deals with logical propositions, logical predicate and
arguments, and not with thematic roles.
Adevărat; Fals
The italicized lexical item fast in the sentence He walks fast is:
Adjective; Noun; Verb; Adverb
The sentence: She fed her dog biscuits can be interpreted semantically in:
one way; two ways; three ways; no way (the sentence is ruled out)
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The underlined strings of words forming a constituent is:
Pedro was the leader of the group.
Pedro was the leader of the group.
Pedro was the leader of the group.
Pedro was the leader of the group.
The sentence: She rolled over the carpet can be interpreted semantically in:
one way; two ways; three ways; no way (the sentence is ruled out)
The sentence: French students are tempting new subjects can be interpreted
semantically in:
one way; two ways; three ways; no way (the sentence is ruled out)
The verb believe has the following set of thematic roles co-related with its
Subject and Object, respectively:
agent –V – patient; experiencer- V - theme
theme- V – benefactive; theme- V –experiencer
The verb irritate has the following set of thematic roles co-related with its
Subject and Object, respectively:
agent –V – patient; experiencer- V - theme
theme- V – benefactive; theme- V –experiencer
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The verb love has the following set of thematic roles co-related with its Subject
and Object, respectively:
agent –V – patient; experiencer- V – patient;
theme- V – benefactive; theme- V –experiencer
The verb clean has the following set of thematic roles co-related with its Subject
and Object, respectively:
agent –V – patient; experiencer- V - theme
theme- V – benefactive; theme- V –experiencer
The syntactic level is concerned with the description of the units Phrase and
Sentence.
Adevărat Fals
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The Sentence (Inflection Phrase) is:
an endocentric/ headed phrase; a non-finite verb phrase
a prepositional phrase; an exocentric/non-headed phrase
The verb cut has the following set of thematic roles co-related with its Subject
and Object, respectively:
agent –V – patient; experiencer- V - theme
theme- V – benefactive; theme- V –experiencer
The verb belong has the following set of thematic roles co-related with its
Subject and Object, respectively:
agent –V – patient; experiencer- V – theme; theme- V - benefactive
theme- V –experiencer
The verb belong has the following set of thematic roles co-related with its
Subject and Object, respectively:
agent –V – patient; experiencer- V - theme
theme- V – benefactive; theme- V –experiencer
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Which is the correct answer regarding the syntactic analysis of the following
sentence:
Nothing could prevent him from climbing that dangerous peak.
Which is the head of the phrase the neighbours on the second floor:
Adverbial head; Prepositional head
Noun head; Adjectival head
Which is the correct answer regarding the syntactic analysis of the sentence: We
boiled the eggs hard.
Subject, Predicate, Direct Object, Adverbial of Manner
Subject, Predicate, Direct Object, Object Complement
Subject, Predicate, Direct Object, Subject Complement
Subject, Predicate, Direct Object, Predicative Adjunct to the Subject
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Which is the correct answer regarding the syntactic analysis of the following
sentence:
Jane blamed him for the accident.
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Which is the correct answer regarding the syntactic analysis of the following
sentence: Many students in this department can speak two foreign languages
fluently.
Subject, Predicate, Direct Object, Adverbial of Manner
Subject, Predicate, Indirect Object, Adverbial of Manner
Attribute, Predicate, Direct Object, Adverbial of Manner
Subject, Predicate, Prepositional Object, Adverbial of Manner
Which is the correct answer regarding the syntactic analysis of the following
sentence:
There are two mistakes in your translation.
Adverbial of Place, Copula BE, Predicative-NP, Adverbial of Place
Adverbial of Place, Existential BE, Direct Object, Adverbial of Place
Dummy Subject, Existential BE, Grammatical Subject, Adverbial of Place
Subject, Existential BE, Direct Object, Adverbial of Place
Which is the correct answer regarding the syntactic analysis of the sentence:
Nothing could stop him from saving that woman.
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