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What is a Sentence Pattern?

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A sentence pattern is the structure or arrangement of words in a sentence that conveys meaning. It includes the subject, verb, and any objects or complements.

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Define S-InV (Intransitive Verb) pattern.

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S-InV pattern consists of a subject followed by an intransitive verb, which does not require a direct object. Example: 'She sleeps.'

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Define S-TrV-DO (Transitive Verb with Direct Object) pattern.

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S-TrV-DO pattern consists of a subject followed by a transitive verb and a direct object. Example: 'He reads a book.'

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Define S-TrV-IO-DO (Transitive Verb with Indirect and Direct Object) pattern.

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S-TrV-IO-DO pattern consists of a subject followed by a transitive verb, an indirect object, and a direct object. Example: 'She gave him a gift.'

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Define S-TrV-DO-OC (Transitive Verb with Direct Object and Object Complement) pattern.

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S-TrV-DO-OC pattern consists of a subject followed by a transitive verb, a direct object, and an object complement. Example: 'They elected him president.'

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What is an Intransitive Verb?

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An intransitive verb is a verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning. Example: 'He runs.'

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What is a Transitive Verb?

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires one or more objects to complete its meaning. Example: 'She kicked the ball.'

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What is a Direct Object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb. Example: In 'She reads a book,' 'book' is the direct object.

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What is an Indirect Object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is performed. Example: In 'He gave her a gift,' 'her' is the indirect object.

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What is an Object Complement?

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An object complement is a noun, pronoun, or adjective that follows and modifies or renames the direct object. Example: In 'They named him captain,' 'captain' is the object complement.