Introduction to English syntax

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For each of the following sentences

(a) identify the verb and give its sub-category.

(b) Identify all the major functions: subject (S), direct object (dO), indirect object (iO), subject-predicative (sP), object-predicative (oP), prepositional comple- ment (PC). Make sure the sub-category of the verb is consistent with the functions you assign.

(c) Give the category of each constituent you have identified under (b) above.

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