Basic English Syntax with Exercises

Exercise 18

Identify the thematic roles assigned by each predicate and identify the Cases of the DPs as well.

(1)aWho do you think Izzy will invite?
bTerry thinks that the car has been stolen.
cFrank will fly from New York to Amsterdam.
dSally seems to be selected by the committee.
eI expect this girl to rewrite her essay.
fFor Chuck to choose from these chicks will be hard.

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