MLAT Identifying Grammatical Functions 4

Question 1

In 'The proposal seemed reasonable to the committee,' what function does 'reasonable' serve?

Accepted Answer

Predicate adjective after linking verb 'seemed'

Answer

'Reasonable' follows the linking verb 'seemed' and describes the subject 'proposal,' functioning as a predicate adjective.

Question 2

What function does 'in the morning' serve in 'She prefers coffee in the morning'?

Accepted Answer

Adverbial prepositional phrase modifying 'prefers'

Answer

'In the morning' is a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverb, telling when she prefers coffee.

Question 3

In the sentence 'What he said shocked everyone,' what is the grammatical function of 'What he said'?

Accepted Answer

Noun clause functioning as subject

Answer

'What he said' is a noun clause that functions as the subject of the main verb 'shocked.'

Question 4

Which sentence contains an appositive phrase?

Accepted Answer

My sister, a talented pianist, performed tonight.

Answer

'A talented pianist' is an appositive phrase that renames and further identifies 'My sister.'

Question 5

In 'The decision to postpone the meeting angered the staff,' what function does 'to postpone the meeting' serve?

Accepted Answer

Infinitive phrase modifying 'decision'

Answer

The infinitive phrase 'to postpone the meeting' functions as an adjective modifying the noun 'decision.'

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