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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Syntax

Hi all,

I was told that English has 5 basic structures. Recently, I have read two sentences but I am not sure they are correct.

1. Rewards are used to stimulate individuals to achieve goals.

S=Rewards, V= are used

How about "to stimulate individuals to achieve goals"? They are compliment or object?

Then what is the structure of the latter part of this sentence?

2. It is actually employer cause organanization corrupted.

S= It, V=is, O= employer

Is "cause organanization corrupted" a complient? If it is, it should be "causing" right?

I am always confused about the English structure. Hope you can help to analyze it.

Thanks
  

Top answer

I HAVE CHECKED MY GRAMMAR BOOKS BEFORE POSTING I may be able to help you with the first sentence. Rewards = subject. are used = verb.

— Anonymous

  • I HAVE CHECKED MY GRAMMAR BOOKS BEFORE POSTING I may be able to help you with the first sentence.
  • Rewards = subject.
  • are used = verb.
  • Why are they used?
  • What is the purpose?
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I HAVE CHECKED MY GRAMMAR BOOKS BEFORE POSTING

I may be able to help you with the first sentence.

Rewards = subject.

are used = verb.

Why are they used? What is the purpose?

Answer: (in order) to stimulate individuals to achieve goals.

My grammar books that me that the infinitive phrase in bold

modifies the ve
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Thank you. It's helpful^^
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It was my pleasure. Thank you for your thoughtful acknowledgment.
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