Valency patterns
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- Q1What is the valency pattern of the verb 'to give'?ditransitiveintransitivecopularmonotransitive30s
- Q2Which of the following is an example of a ditransitive verb?He is runningI like ice creamThey are talkingShe gave him a book30s
- Q3Which of the following is an example of an intransitive verb?They built a house for usShe bought a carI ate dinner with herHe sleeps30s
- Q4Which of the following is an example of a monotransitive verb?They played well last nightI wrote quicklyHe walked to the parkShe ate an apple30s
- Q5Which of the following is an example of a complex-transitive verb?They visited their grandparents last summerHe beat you in the raceShe called the children naughtyI cooked a delicious meal for you30s
- Q6
What is the valency pattern of the verb 'to be'
intransitive
complex transitive
copular
ditransitive
30s - Q7
Which is an example of a copular verb
She is growing old.
He goes to school by bike
The car makes funny noises
She grows vegetables
30s - Q8
Which is the correct formula for a monotransitive verb?
S + V + DO + OPT ADVERVIAL
S + V + DO + SUBJECTIVE COMPLEMENT + OPT ADVERBIAL
S + V + IO + DO + OPT ADVERVIAL
S + V + DO + OBJECTIVE COMPLEMENT + OPT ADVERBIAL
30s