Format for SFG Test
Truong Van Anh
SGU
Question 1: Fill in each blank with one appropriate word or phrase from the box. There are more words than needed (2 ms)
10 blanks: 0.2 x 10 = 2 ms
Ex: 1. In all active voice action process clauses, the ________ is also the Subject.
Given: A. Senser B. Sayer C. Actor D. Addressee
Key: 1 C






Question 2: Identify the types of the reference of the underlined words/expressions. Write G for generic, D for definite or I for indefinite in the spaces provided. (1 m)
5 sentences: 0.2 x 5 = 1 m
1 _____ She said about sharks that they will never attack unless they are hungry.
2 _____ The giant panda, which is an endangered species, feeds on bamboo shoots.
3_____ Elephants are killed for their tusks and are therefore an endangered species.








Question 3: Analyze the transitivity of the following clauses.(2.0 ms)
10 sentences: 0.2 x 10 = 2 ms
Ex: He [senser] saw [mental process] something [phenomenon] in there [circumstance]
1. The train reached the platform.
The train [Actor] reached [action process] the platform [Range].
2. The terrorist destroyed the platform.
The terrorist [Actor] destroyed [action process] the platform [Affected].




3. The workers built the platform.
The workers [Actor] built [action process] the platform [Goal].







Question 4: What is the underlined word or phrase called? Choose the correct answer. (2 ms)
10 sentences: 0.2 x 10 = 2 ms
He would like to take a short break.
a. range b. sensor c. phenomenon d. goal
2. Jack visited me yesterday.
a. Absolute Theme b. Picked up Theme c. Unmarked Theme








Question 5: Identify expressions of modality in the following sentences and say which meaning (likelihood or requirement) is expressed in each case. Underline the expressions and write L for likelihood or R for requirement in the spaces provided. (1.5ms)
5 sentences: 0.3 x 5 = 1.5 ms








_____ In case you should need any help, here’s my number.
_____ You should be learning English now.








Question 6: Re-write the clauses.(1.5ms)
5 sentences: 0.3 x 5 = 1.5 ms








A musical genius was the Austrian composer Mozart.
At the age of fiveHe began writing music.
In the great cities of Europetwo years later his father took him to play at concerts.
church music, opera and nearly 50 symphoniesMozart wrote.
At the age of 35 he died very poor.












Good luck!