The extraposition of the clausal object
Authored by Eliška Mottlová
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1.
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1 min • 1 pt
With what clause patterns can we do the extraposition of clausal object?
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the rule of end-weight refer to?
longer sentences are easier to process than shorter ones
sentence elements should be placed from least to most important for emphasis
sentences should end with the heaviest (the longest) element
subjects and verbs should be separated as much as possible
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What realisation(s) of the clausal object can exist without it being extraposed?
-ing clauses
to-infinitive clauses
that clauses
all three
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses 'it' as an anticipatory pronoun?
I dropped it on the floor and it broke.
It was exciting to watch the fireworks.
Give it to me, please.
She lost it somewhere in the house.
5.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which element is being extraposed in the sentence?
It was difficult getting five tickets for the concert.
(write 'Subject' or 'Object')
6.
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1 min • 1 pt
Which element is being extraposed in the sentence?
Could it be that she has forgotten about the meeting?
(write 'Subject' or 'Object')
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