English : English Sentence Patterns
Sentence Structures
S-IV : S-IV S-IV : the verb has no receiver of the action
Ex. We will go.
My mom can’t watch.
I will eat.
S-TV-DO : S-TV-DO S-TV-DO : the verb has a receiver of the action. The receiver of the action is a noun or a pronoun (direct object). We can determine the direct object by asking the question who or what after the verb.
Ex. I already watched the film.
She liked it.
S-TV-IO-DO : S-TV-IO-DO The indirect object is a noun or pronoun for whom the action was done. We determine the direct object by asking the question for/to whom or for/to what after the verb.
Ex. Father bought us a bag of popcorn.
we will buy some doughnuts for mother.
S-LV-PN : S-LV-PN A predicate noun is a noun which comes after a linking verb.
Ex. She is my mother.
My mom is a nurse.
S-LV-PA : S-LV-PA A predicate adjective is an adjective that comes aftern a linking verb.
Ex. The movie was awesome.
My hardworking father is very thoughtful.
S-TV-DO-OC : S-TV-DO-OC This sentence uses an objective complement after the direct object.
Ex. Dr. Fleming named his magic stuff Penicillin.
Michael calls her mother Nanay.
Identify the sentence pattern. : Identify the sentence pattern. Dr James is quick.
The cheerleaders smiledn so beautifully.
A famous composer titled his composition « A Love Letter. »
Filipinos consider Ninoy Aquino a hero.
My parents assists me in my studies.
Identify the sentence pattern. : Identify the sentence pattern. 6. Liza just called me a liar.
7. Text messaging is a hobby.
8. Some politicians will give deserving families fruit baskets.
9. The green mold bought Dr. James the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1945.
10. Scientists are very inquisitive.
Sentence Structure : Sentence Structure Sentences may be classified according to their structure: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex.
Simple sentence : Simple sentence Simple sentence has 1 subject and one predicate either both of which may be compound. It is actually one independent clause.
Simple sentence : Simple sentence Simple subject has only one noun as a subject.
Ex. Pooh is my favorite cartoon character.
Compound subject has two or more nouns as subject.
Ex. Frogs and fish are both amphibians.
Simple sentence : Simple sentence Simple predicate has only one verb/action done by the subject
Ex. Camille danced like a crazy frog.
Compound predicate has two or more verbs/actions done by the subject/s.
Ex. Camille sang and danced all night long.
Compound Sentence : Compound Sentence A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses (simple sentence/s) joined by ordinates or sentence connectors.
SS1: Sheila ordered flowers for her mother.
SS2: She also added chocolates to her gift.
= Sheila ordered flowers for her mother /and/ she also added chocolates to her gift.
Identify if simple or compound. : Identify if simple or compound. Mark was able to find and clean his old violin.
Tonette and Lisa drank and danced last night.
John made a cake for me but he just ate it after it was baked.
He wants to cancel the order and she will ask for a full refund.
Join the two simple sentence to create a meaningful compound sentence : Join the two simple sentence to create a meaningful compound sentence The Supreme Court represents the judicial branch of the government. It is one of the least known institutions of the country.
2. The river was getting rough. We decided to go home.
Slide 17 : 3. Your tourist agent will help you in getting your passport. He will take care of your visa, at a cost.
4. The dilligent author stayed up all night. She worked on her story.
Complex sentence : Complex sentence A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.
Ex: When we love someone, we should let the person know how we feel.
If you feel like crying, cry.
Compound - Complex sentence : Compound - Complex sentence A compound – complex sentence has two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.
Ex: It is difficult for one to take the risk of losing someone, but the result is worth it when one also feels loved.
Identify the sentence structure of each sentence below. : Identify the sentence structure of each sentence below. If we will not take the risk, nothing will happen.
We should grab every opportunity that comes into our way.
our parents, brothers, and sisters are always there for us.
Success will come, though we may meet with failure first, but the important thing is we have tired.
Slide 21 : 5. Those who are not afraid to take the risks win while those who are always in fear of change lose.
Write a sentence for each ind of structure given below. : Write a sentence for each ind of structure given below. Simple sentence / compound subject
Simple sentence with the subject « I »
Compound sentence with 2 ind. clauses linked by the conjunction but.
complex sentence 1 ind clause with 2 sub. clause
Slide 23 : 5. Compound complex sentence with two independent clauses and 2 subordinate clauses
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