Valency Patterns

Valency Patterns

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Monotransitive verb?

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A Monotransitive verb is a verb that requires one direct object to complete its meaning. Example: 'She reads a book.'

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Intransitive verb?

Back

An Intransitive verb is a verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning. Example: 'He sleeps.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Ditransitive verb?

Back

A Ditransitive verb is a verb that requires two objects: a direct object and an indirect object. Example: 'She gave him a gift.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Complex Transitive verb?

Back

A Complex Transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object and an additional complement (subjective or objective). Example: 'They elected him president.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Copular verb?

Back

A Copular verb links the subject to a subject complement, which can be a noun or an adjective. Example: 'She is a doctor.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the valency pattern: 'Tristan forgot the assignment.'

Back

Monotransitive: Subject + Monotransitive Verb + Direct Object.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the valency pattern: 'Felix came to the office party for cake.'

Back

Intransitive: Subject + Intransitive Verb.

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