Analyzing Sentence Structure and Functions

The video tutorial explains two methods to analyze English sentences: grammatical functions and parts of speech. It focuses on grammatical functions, detailing the roles of subject, verb, object, complement, and modifiers. The tutorial also covers common sentence structures and the placement of modifiers. It concludes with an invitation to explore parts of speech in another video and additional resources on grammatical functions.

What are the two methods to analyze English sentences?

• Grammatical functions and parts of speech

• Syntax and semantics

• Morphology and lexicology

• Phonetics and phonology

Which of the following is NOT a grammatical function?

• Subject

• Verb

• Adjective

• Object

What does a verb typically express in a sentence?

• A noun

• An action or state

• A place

• A time

In the sentence 'I laughed', what is the grammatical function of 'I'?

• Object

• Complement

• Modifier

• Subject

What role does the object play in a sentence?

• Introduces the action

• Describes the action

• Receiver of the action

• Performer of the action

In the sentence 'I consider Jason wise', what is 'wise'?

• Object

• Complement

• Subject

• Modifier

What is the role of a complement in a sentence?

• To modify the subject

• To provide necessary additional information

• To act as the receiver of the action

• To introduce a new verb

What is the grammatical function of 'wise' in the sentence 'I consider Jason wise'?

• Subject

• Complement

• Verb

• Object

What is the purpose of a modifier in a sentence?

• To provide necessary information

• To provide unnecessary additional information

• To introduce a new subject

• To change the verb tense

What is the function of the word 'loudly' in the sentence 'I laughed loudly'?

• Modifier

• Subject

• Verb

• Object