Sentence Patterns

Sadie said there was a strange sound coming from the cellar. What is the sentence pattern of the sentence?

• S V

• S V DO

• V S

• S V SC

The driver appeared sleepy.

What sentence part is the highlighted word above?

• indirect object

• subject

• verb

• direct object

What is the DIRECT OBJECT in the sentence below?

Miss Carney threw the textbook.

• Miss Carney

• textbook

• threw

• the

There is a game I want to play.

What is the sentence pattern of the sentence above?

• S V

• V S

• S V IO

• V S DO

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

• V S

• S V DO

• S V IO DO

Brad looks very handsome in his new sweater.What is the sentence pattern of the sentence?

• S V

• S V PN

• S V DO

• S V PA

The delegates also want to stimulate interest in public-service careers.

What is the sentence pattern of the sentence above?

• S V

• S V DO

• S V V

• S V IO DO

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 PA

• S V PN

• V S

• S V

Dan raced towards the cafe for the pizza.

What is the verb in the sentence?

• Dan

• Raced

• cafe

• for