Sentence Patterns

What is a Linking Verb?

• word that shows an action

• word that shows a state of being

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which among the verbs is NOT a Linking Verb?

• are

• run

• seem

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

What is a Complement in the Subject - Linking Verb - Complement (SLVC) sentence pattern?

• doer of action

• receiver of the action

• renames / describes the subject

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

Which among the sentences has the Subject - Linking Verb - Complement (SLVC) sentence pattern?

• Emman eats pandesal.

• Emman reads everyday.

• Emman is a bookworm.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

Which among the sentences has the Subject - Linking Verb - Complement (SLVC) sentence pattern?

• Pia is playing with her sister.

• Pia and her sister are lovable.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

Which among the sentences has the Subject - Linking Verb - Complement (SLVC) pattern?

• They are singing the song together.

• They are good singers.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

Does an Intransitive Verb require a receiver of the action?

• No!

• Yes!

Tags

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

Which among the sentences has the Subject-Intransitive Verb (SIV) sentence pattern?

• Juan plays basketball.

• Juan jumps high.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

He laughed loudly.

What is the pattern of the sentence?

• Subject - Intransitive Verb (SIV)

• Subject - Linking Verb - Complement (SLVC)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

The pancakes look delicious!

What is the pattern of the sentence?

• Subject - Intransitive Verb (SIV)

• Subject - Linking Verb - Complement (SLVC)

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F