In syntactic terms, which of the following is the odd one out?
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- Belle struck the Beast as incompetent.
- Belle regarded the Beast as incompetent.
- Belle identified the Beast as incompetent.
- Belle viewed the Beast as incompetent.
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Options (B), (C), and (D) involve verbs that take an object–complement structure expressing judgment or perception.
Step 2: Analysis of option (A).
In option (A), the verb {struck} functions idiomatically and does not behave syntactically like the perception or cognition verbs in the other options.
Step 3: Comparison with remaining options.
Verbs such as {regarded}, {identified}, and {viewed} allow a clear small-clause complement construction.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Therefore, option (A) is syntactically distinct and is the odd one out.
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