In Portuguese syntax, what syntactic function is performed by the noun phrase o relatório in: O diretor entregou o relatório aos administradores?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Complemento direto
- Step 1: Verb 'entregar' selects two internal arguments: what is delivered and to whom. Step 2. 'O relatório' answers 'what' without a preposition, functioning as direct object (complemento direto). 'Aos administradores' is the indirect object. Answer: Complemento direto (direct object). Why not the others: 'Aos administradores' is the indirect object; modifiers are optional adjuncts; subject is 'O diretor'.
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