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Breakdown of De ventilator wordt in mijn kamer geplaatst, zodat ik kan afkoelen tijdens deze warme dag.
ik
I
in
in
de dag
the day
mijn
my
zodat
so that
kunnen
can
tijdens
during
de kamer
the room
deze
this
de ventilator
the fan
plaatsen
to place
afkoelen
to cool down
Questions & Answers about De ventilator wordt in mijn kamer geplaatst, zodat ik kan afkoelen tijdens deze warme dag.
What is the role of “wordt geplaatst” in this sentence?
“Wordt geplaatst” is a passive voice construction. “Wordt” is the present form of “worden” (to become/is), and when combined with the past participle “geplaatst” (placed), it expresses that the fan is being placed rather than focusing on who places it.
What does “zodat” mean and how does it function here?
“Zodat” is a subordinating conjunction that means “so that.” It introduces a purpose clause explaining why the action happens—in this case, the fan is placed in the room to allow the speaker to cool off on a hot day.
How do the prepositional phrases “in mijn kamer” and “tijdens deze warme dag” contribute to the sentence?
The phrase “in mijn kamer” specifies the location where the fan is placed, while “tijdens deze warme dag” provides the time context, indicating that the fan’s placement serves its purpose during a particularly warm day.
Why is the sentence written in the passive voice instead of using an active construction?
The passive voice is used to emphasize the result of the action rather than the agent responsible for it. In this sentence, the focus is on the state of the fan being placed to fulfill its purpose (cooling off), which is more important than mentioning who performed the action.
How is the modal construction “kan afkoelen” structured in the subordinate clause?
In the clause “zodat ik kan afkoelen,” “kan” is the modal verb meaning “can” and is immediately followed by the infinitive “afkoelen” (to cool off). This mirrors the English modal construction, indicating ability or possibility within the purpose clause.
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