Table 1.
Overview of sentences from the TROG-D.
| Sentence structure | Example | Word order |
|---|---|---|
| Passive construction | Das Mädchen wird vom Pferd gejagt. The girlNOM is chased by the horseACC. |
SPatVOAg |
| Subject-relative clauses | Der Junge, der das Pferd jagt, ist dick. The boyNOM, whoNOM the horseACC chases, is fat. Das Mädchen jagt den Hund, der groß ist. The girlNOM chases the dogACC, thatNOM is big |
S1S2AgOPatV2V1 S1AgV1OPatS2V2 |
| Sentences with three arguments | Die Frau malt dem Jungen das Mädchen. The womanNOM paints the boyDAT the girlACC |
SAgVO1RecO2Theme |
| Object-topicalized sentences | Den braunen Hund jagt das Pferd. The brownACC dog chases the horseNOM. |
OPatVSAg |
| Object-relative clauses | Der Junge, den der Hund jagt, ist groß. The boyNOM, whoACC the dogNOM chases, is big |
S1OPatS2AgV2V1 |
TROG-D = German version of the Test for the Reception of Grammar; S = subject; V = verb; O = object; NOM = nominative; ACC = accusative; DAT = dative; Ag = agent (actor); Pat = patient (undergoer of action); Rec = recipient.