instruction: Is the next sentence syntactically and semantically acceptable?

John seems to rain.

response: unacceptable

instruction: Is the next sentence syntactically and semantically acceptable?

It was John on whom the sheriff placed the blame.

response: acceptable

instruction: Is the next sentence syntactically and semantically acceptable?

The thief stole the painting for Mr. Smith.

response: acceptable

instruction: Is the next sentence syntactically and semantically acceptable?

Cornelia lodged with the Smiths.

response:
acceptable