instruction: Is the next sentence syntactically and semantically acceptable?

Nixon's behavior gave an idea for a book to every journalist living in New York.

response: acceptable

instruction: Is the next sentence syntactically and semantically acceptable?

Benjamin gave the cloak to Nathan

response: acceptable

instruction: Is the next sentence syntactically and semantically acceptable?

Mary noticed John's excessive appreciation of himself.

response: acceptable

instruction: Is the next sentence syntactically and semantically acceptable?

John put the book on the table with a pair of tongs.

response:
acceptable