In Slovak syntax, which sentence element is represented by 'otcovi' in the sentence 'Janko pomohol otcovi v záhrade'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Indirect object in the dative case (nepriamy predmet)
- Step 1: The verb 'pomôcť' governs the dative case without a preposition: 'pomôcť komu/čomu' otcovi, which functions as an indirect object. Answer: Indirect object in the dative case (nepriamy predmet). Why not the others: Janko is the grammatical subject in nominative, v záhrade is an adverbial modifier of place, and there is no direct object.
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