Sentence Structure & Grammar Flashcards

Which sentence correctly uses the 把 (bǎ) construction?

Answer: 我把书读了。

In the 把 construction, the object follows 把 and precedes the verb, as in 我把书读了.

In Chinese, the complement of degree (程度补语) is typically placed:

Answer: After the verb, connected by 得

Degree complements follow the verb and are connected by the particle 得, e.g., 他跑得很快.

Which of the following correctly expresses a passive sentence in Chinese?

Answer: 书被他借走了。

The 被 passive structure places the agent after 被 and before the verb, as in 书被他借走了.

What is the function of 连…都/也… (lián…dōu/yě) in a sentence?

Answer: To emphasize an extreme or unexpected case

连…都/也 is used to emphasize that even the most extreme example satisfies the condition.

In the sentence 他一边唱歌，一边跳舞, what does 一边…一边 express?

Answer: Two actions happening simultaneously

一边…一边 indicates that two actions occur at the same time.

Which sentence uses 是…的 correctly to emphasize time?

Answer: 他是昨天来的。

The 是…的 structure emphasizes the time, place, or manner of a past action, with the emphasized element after 是.

What does the resultative complement 完 (wán) indicate in 我写完了作业?

Answer: The action was completed to its conclusion

完 as a resultative complement means the action reached completion, so 写完 means 'finished writing.'