Sentence Patterns

What is a Linking Verb?

• word that shows an action

• word that shows a state of being

Which among the verbs is NOT a Linking Verb?

• are

• run

• seem

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

• doer of action

• receiver of the action

• renames / describes the subject

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

• Emman eats pandesal.

• Emman reads everyday.

• Emman is a bookworm.

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.

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

• They are singing the song together.

• They are good singers.

Does an Intransitive Verb require a receiver of the action?

• No!

• Yes!

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

• Juan plays basketball.

• Juan jumps high.

He laughed loudly.

What is the pattern of the sentence?

• Subject - Intransitive Verb (SIV)

• Subject - Linking Verb - Complement (SLVC)

The pancakes look delicious!

What is the pattern of the sentence?

• Subject - Intransitive Verb (SIV)

• Subject - Linking Verb - Complement (SLVC)