Sentence Patterns

What is the sentence pattern?

The chain reaction is the basis of nuclear power.

• S - V

• S - V - DO

• S - LV - PA

• S - LV - PN

Silicon conducts electricity in an unusual way.

• S - V

• S - V - DO

• S - LV - PA

• S - LV - PN

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

The debate over nuclear power has been bitter.

• S - V

• S - V - DO

• S - LV - PA

• S - LV - PN

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3A

The development of wind power practically ceased until the early 1970s.

• S - V

• S - V - DO

• S - LV - PA

• S - LV - PN

Which of the following sentences are in the S - LV - PN pattern?

• Prestressing of the concrete increases the load-carrying capacity of the members.

• All amplitude modulation (AM) receivers work in the same way.

• Folding and faulting of the of the earth's surface are important geological processes.

• My uncle is a member of the geological team that is doing the tests.

Windspeed seems highest during the middle of the day.

• S - V

• S - V - DO

• S - LV - PA

• S - LV - PN

Which of the sentences is/are in the S - V - DO pattern?

• The anti-reflective coating on the silicon cell reduces reflection from 32 - 33 percent.

• Only two types of charge exist in nature.

• The silicon solar cell can be difficult and expensive to manufacture.

• My uncle invented a solar cell for his college thesis.

Write a sentence in the S - LV - PN pattern.

Write a sentence in the S - V - DO pattern. Use a common noun for the direct object.

Write a sentence in the S - V pattern. Use a helping verb.