Syntax and teaching grammar

Syntax linkage deals with the devices used by speakers of a language to signal the words that can be linked in a phrase or clause. True. False.

Which of the following sentences contains an example of collocation?. My siblings usually practice extreme sports since they love to take risks. It is important to think carefully before getting a cosmetic surgery. Richard and Paul usually travel together to visit their parents. Mary always eats pizza after exercising.

Which of the following statements contains a subject that plays the role of "experiencer" of an action?. Lana felt disappointed about her score. The guitar sounds very clear and nice. Clara read the passage too fast.

Subordination refers to the joining of a main clause and a subordinate clause. True. False.

The word "nicely" belongs to which word class?. Adverb. Adjective. Noun.

Which of the following sentences contains an example of an oblique object?. This is difficult for her. Give me the cellphone. Thank you for being here.

Semantic criteria deal with the shape of words and how they are modified by using affixes. True. False.

Complete the following statements by underlining the correct verb, taking into account the rules of agreement: Either the pilot or the flight attendant ___ apologize for the incident. Has to. Have. Have to.

In the clause "It is a beautiful day to take a walk," "ful" modifies the noun beauty. This is an example of how _____ work. Inflectional suffixes. Derivational prefixes. Derivational suffixes.

When we talk about the simple form in present tense clauses, we are talking about ____ verb forms. Gerund. Bare. Infinitive.

English has some regular fixed combinations of verbs and nouns, verbs and adjectives, and verbs and prepositions; for example, "bake bread," but you do not "grill bread." These fixed structures are called: Phrases. Collocations. Adjuncts.

Distinguish between finite and non-finite clauses by choosing finite or non-finite: "Attended a meeting". Finite. Non-finite.

The main characteristic of a complex sentence is that it normally contains: Two or more clauses of equal status. One main clause. Two clauses that are not equally balanced.

In the sentence "My brother helped me do my task," which is the non-finite clause?. "Do my task". "My brother". "Helped me".

The clause "Elizabeth regretted being talking to Paul" is incorrect because: The gerund form "talking" excludes the progressive form of "be.". The gerund form "talking" does not allow an oblique object. The gerund form "talking" does not allow an adverbial clause.

The linguistic phenomenon known as transposition shows that a group of words forming a phrase: Can be deleted without altering the meaning of the clause. Can be moved into a different slot in a clause. Can be replaced by any other syntactic element.

Complete the following statements, taking into account the rules of agreement: Neither the priest nor the pilgrims ___ where to go. Knows. Know. To know.

Nouns have semantic properties as referring to people, things, etc. True. False.

A ____ sentence consists of two or more coordinated clauses of equal status. Compound. Simple. Complex.

Which of the following statements contains a subject that plays the role of the doer of an action?. The earthquake was devastating. Fast food makes me feel relaxed. Mary is studying very hard for the final tests.

Identify the subordinate clauses given as complement, relative, or adverbial clause: "I called a boy that I have met last summer.". complement. relative. adverbial.

Which is the head in this clause: "Both sisters love romantic music"?. Love. Romatic. Sisters.

Dependent clauses differing from independent clauses cannot stand alone since they do not make sense on their own. Hence they need to be linked to the main clause by using both except: Relative pronouns. Subordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions.

Manner, time, and result are examples of perspectives that some ____ might indicate when introducing a dependent clause. Adjective phrases. Noun phrases. Subordinating conjunctions.

Syntactic criteria deal with the structure of phrases and clauses. True. False.

Identify the subordinate clauses given as complement, relative, or adverbial clause: "... I will give them the book I got last year.". Complement. Relative. Adverbial.

When, where, because, unless, and as if are subordinating conjunctions. True. False.

This example belongs to the test called substitution, transposition or elipsis: Mikes lives next door. He is tall. Substitution. Transposition. Elipsis.

In syntax, verb forms are classified into two categories. Content and function words. Grammatical and function words. Content and lexical words.

In syntax, structure refers to: The grammatical use of all constituents of the sentences. The semantic use these words acquire in order to express meaning. The way words are put together in order to create a sentence.

The noun "widower" is: Neuter. Masculine. Feminine.

A ____ sentence consists of two or more coordinated clauses of equal status. Complex. Compound. Simple.

Which of the following statements contains a subject that plays the role of instrument of an action?. Music usually helps me to unwind. The flood caused much property damage. Ana was injured when she was trying to catch the ball.

The collocation "completely satisfied" is a combination of: Adverb and adjective. Adverb and noun. Adjective and adverb.

What is the theme in the text "Steven came down carrying a sick dog in his arms... the dog..."?. Steven. Dog. Arms.

Identify the subordinate clauses given as complement, relative, or adverbial clause: "... they fear that they will never be able to find that treasure.". Complement. Relative. Adverbial.

When, where, because, unless, and as if are subordinating conjunctions. True. False.

Identify the subordinate clauses given as complement, relative, or adverbial clause: "... I think that the weather is very warm.". Complement. Relative. Adverbial.

In syntax, verb forms are classified into two categories. Content and function words. Grammatical and function words. Content and lexical words.

In syntax, structure refers to: The grammatical use of all constituents of the sentences. The semantic use these words acquire in order to express meaning. The way words are put together in order to create a sentence.