Basic Sentence Patterns

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What is the basic structure of a sentence in English?

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A sentence typically consists of a subject (S) and a predicate (P), which includes a verb and may also include objects and complements.

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What does S-TrV-IO-DO stand for in sentence patterns?

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S-TrV-IO-DO stands for Subject-Transitive Verb-Indirect Object-Direct Object.

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What is a direct object in a sentence?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb.

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Identify the pattern: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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S-TrV-DO (Subject-Transitive Verb-Direct Object).

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What is the function of the verb in a sentence?

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The verb expresses the action or state of being of the subject.

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What does S-InV stand for in sentence patterns?

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S-InV stands for Subject-Intransitive Verb.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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barked.

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb is a verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.

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What is the pattern of the sentence: 'She is happy.'

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S-LV-Complement (Subject-Linking Verb-Complement).

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that describes or identifies it.