EXTRA EXERCISE 1 – SYNTAX

Indicate the forms, positions and functions for each of the underlined phrases/ clauses.

Forms Positions Functions

1 The reason was simple. Noun Subj

2 That sounds a good idea. Noun Sc

3 The government sent the envoy to Africa.

Noun DO
4 People used to believe that the earth was flat. OC

5 What happened took Jim by surprise. NS Subj

6 Public speaking makes many students nervous.

Adj Oc
7 Her life remained a mystery.
Noun Sc
8 Jerry painted her nails red.
Adj Do
9 Tom felt excited before the concert. Adj Sc
10 If you look carefully, you can see our house from here.
Noun Subj
11 How he left the country was a mystery.
Subj
12 My mother bought a new car. Noun DO

13 Picking strawberries was her favourite occupation. V Subj

14 Keeping quiet, she peered through the window. Sc

V
15 My syntax teacher Dr. Park is good at giving lectures. V OP