Answer to Question #219501 in English for Fira

Question

Explain why the following sentences are ungrammatical, based on the lexical entries of the predicates in the following sentences.

a. John seems to rain.

b "John is likely to appear that he will win the game.

e. Beth tried for Bill to ask a question.

d. "He believed there to be likely that he won the game.

e. It is likely to seem to be arrogant.

f Sandy appears that Kim is bappy.

g. "Dana would be unlikely for Pat to be called upon.

h. "Robin is nothing in the bos.

i It said that Kim was happy.

i. "There preferred for Sandy to get the job

Answer 1

The sentences are wrong because they have several lexical errors. Lexical errors are mistakes at the word level which include choosing wrong word for a different meaning, leaving out some words in a sentence or even adding words that should not be added in a sentence. Inappropriate lexical choices lead to misunderstanding of the message.