syntax

1. What term best describes the syntactic function of the prepositional phrase "beyond the horizon" in the sentence "His dreams soared beyond the horizon"?

• A) Predicate complement

• B) Adverbial adjunct

• C) Object complement

• D) Nominal appositive

2. In the sentence "Having been meticulously prepared, the presentation captivated the audience," what is the function of the participial phrase "Having been meticulously prepared"?

• A) Subject complement

• B) Object complement

• C) Adverbial modifier

• D) Noun phrase modifier

3. Which of the following sentences contains a gerund phrase?

• A) "The sound of his laughter echoed in the empty hall."

• B) "She enjoys swimming in the ocean."

• C) "After the therapy section, he felt inspired."

• D) "To win the competition requires dedication and practice."

4. In the sentence "The idea of going on a road trip excited him," what is the function of the phrase "going on a road trip"?

• A) Subject

• B) Direct object

• C) Object of a preposition

• D) Subject complement

5. Which of the following sentences contains a present participial phrase functioning as a noun modifier?

• A) "The book, written by a renowned author, became an instant bestseller."

• B) "Walking along the beach, she found a message in a bottle."

• C) "His speech, delivered with confidence, inspired the audience."

• D) "The mountain, towering over the landscape, was an impressive sight."

6. In syntax, what does the term "phrase structure" refer to?

• A) The arrangement of words into phrases

• B) The study of word meanings

• C) The study of sentence structures

• D) The analysis of phonetic features

7. What is the primary focus of syntax?

• A. Word formation

• B. Sound patterns

• C. Sentence structure

• D. Meaning of words

8. Which linguistic level does grammar primarily deal with?

• A. Phonetics

• B. Morphology

• C. Semantics

• D. Syntax

9. Which of the following is an example of a syntactic rule?

• A. The plural form of a noun

• B. The pronunciation of a word

• C. The meaning of a sentence

• D. The order of words in a sentence

11. What does the term "syntax" encompass in linguistics?

• A) The study of sentence structure and word order      

• B) The analysis of speech sounds

• C) The formation of words                                         

• D) The study of word meanings