Sentence Patterns

What is the complete subject in the sentence below?

The accident victim sobbed.

• the accident
• victim
• sobbed
• the accident victim

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

There was a strange sound coming from the cellar.

What is the sentence pattern of the sentence?

• S + V
• V + S
• S + V + DO
• S + V + SC

The driver appeared intoxicated.
What sentence part is the highlighted word above?

• indirect object
• verb
• subject
• direct object

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

What is the DIRECT OBJECT in the sentence below?

Miss Talavera threw the textbook.

• threw
• Miss Talavera
• threw the textbook
• the textbook

There is a game I want to play.
What is the sentence pattern of the sentence above?

• S + V
• S + V + IO
• V + S
• V + S + SC

Stewart Haines of Mallory College told the 150 delegates, "Your task is just beginning."
What is the sentence pattern of the sentence above?

• S + V
• S + V + SC
• S + V + O
• S + V + IO + DO

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

Brad looks very handsome in his new sweater.

What is the sentence pattern of the sentence?

• S + V
• S + V + DO
• S + V + SC (PN)
• S + V + SC (PA)

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

The delegates also want to stimulate interest in public-service careers.
What is the sentence pattern of the sentence above?

• S + V
• S + V + SC
• S + V + DO
• S + V + IO + DO

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1

Paul hired a bicycle.
What is the sentence pattern of the sentence above?

• S + V
• V + S
• S + V + DO
• S + V + DO + IO

They are professionals.

What is the sentence pattern of the sentence above?

• S + V + SC (PA)
• V + S
• S + V + SC (PN)
• S + V

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1