Learn Mandarin Chinese Grammar and Sentence Structure 2

Question 1

In Mandarin, adjectives function as what type of predicate without needing a linking verb?

Accepted Answer

Adjectival predicate

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Verbal predicate

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Nominal predicate

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Existential predicate

Question 2

Which word order is correct for expressing 'I also like tea' in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

Wǒ yě xǐhuān chá

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Wǒ xǐhuān yě chá

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Yě wǒ xǐhuān chá

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Wǒ xǐhuān chá yě

Question 3

What is the correct way to express location ('at the library') before a verb in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

Use 'zài (在) + location' before the verb

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Place the location after the verb

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Place location at the very end of the sentence

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Start the sentence with the location without any preposition

Question 4

Which particle marks the direct object in Mandarin when it is moved before the verb?

Accepted Answer

把 (bǎ)

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的 (de)

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了 (le)

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着 (zhe)

Question 5

How is the progressive aspect (an ongoing action) typically marked in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

By adding 正在 (zhèngzài) before the verb or 着 (zhe) after it

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By changing the verb ending

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By using 了 (le) at the end

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By placing a future time word before the verb

Question 6

In Mandarin, comparisons using 'A is taller than B' are formed with which structure?

Accepted Answer

A + bǐ (比) + B + adjective

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A + adjective + bǐ (比) + B

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A + adjective + more + B

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Bǐ + A + B + adjective