Let’s Break Down

Sentence Structure

Can you identify SVOC? And then translate each into Japanese

1.
At the annual Nagoya Castle festival, where the impressive historical castle is illuminated by thousands of lanterns and the grounds are filled with traditional dance performances and lively music, visitors from near and far, many of whom wear beautiful yukatas, explore the various stalls, sample unique local delicacies, and enjoy the rich cultural displays that showcase the city’s heritage.”

Subject (S): visitors
Verb (V): explore, sample, enjoy
Object (O): the various stalls, unique local delicacies, the rich cultural displays
Complement (C):

2.

As the golden sun began to set behind the tall mountains, casting long shadows over the sleepy village, the children, who had spent the entire day exploring the forest and collecting colorful leaves, slowly made their way back home, talking excitedly about their adventures and planning their next big outing.”

Subject (S): the children
Verb (V): made
Object (O): their way back home
Complement (C):

3.

During the cherry blossom festival in Japan, when the delicate pink flowers bloom all over the parks and streets, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene, families and friends, who have been eagerly anticipating this moment for months, gather under the trees, enjoying picnics with delicious traditional foods, while taking photos and sharing stories

Subject (S): families and friends
Verb (V): gather
Object (O): not applicable in this simple form, but the additional actions and activities describe what they do
Complement (C):

 

4.

During the bustling summer festival in Osaka, where the streets are filled with colorful decorations and the air is filled with the sounds of traditional music and laughter, families, who have traveled from all over the city, eagerly participate in the festivities, trying various street foods, playing fun games, and watching the vibrant fireworks display that lights up the night sky.

 

Subject (S): families
Verb (V): participate
Object (O): not applicable in this simple form, but the additional activities describe their actions
Complement (C):

 

5.

“Despite the overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution, which meticulously detailed every aspect of the defendant’s involvement in the scheme, and the jury’s visible discomfort during the testimonies of the key witnesses, the judge, who had been known for his lenient sentences in similar cases, surprisingly, and to the dismay of the entire courtroom, declared, after a lengthy deliberation that took almost the entire day, a mistrial due to procedural errors that had gone unnoticed throughout the trial.”

Let’s break it down:

Subject (S): the judge
Verb (V): declared
Object (O): a mistrial
Complement (C):