Quiz 2 Syntax
Quiz 2 Syntax
SRN : 18050018
English Syntax
Answer:
In the sentences below, pick out all the instances of direct object, indirect object and
oblique object.
1. Caroline and Alice are coming with a hamper of food.
2. Caroline is also bringing us a single malt.
3. Caroline cooked Alice a meal.
4. Alice was cooked a meal by Caroline.
5. Heather and Morag were both pleased with Robin’s work.
Answer:
1. with a hamper of food: oblique object
2. us: indirect object; a single malt: direct object
3. Alice: indirect object; a meal: direct object
4. Caroline: oblique object
5. Robin’s work: oblique object