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Sentence Patterns - Exercise 3

Directions: Determine the sentence pattern for each sentence given below. Write the sentence pattern in the space provided below the sentence. When you have completed the exercise, click on "Check My Work" to see the correct answers.

Sentence pattern choices:
NP1 + V-be + ADV/TP     NP1 + V-int
NP1 + V-be + ADJ NP1 + V-tr + NP2
NP1 + V-be + NP1 NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + NP3
NP1 + LV + ADJ NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + ADJ
NP1 + LV + NP1 NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + NP2

1.  On the Fourth of July, people in my neighborhood meet at the park for a picnic.



2.  He bought me a large jade pin for my birthday this year.



3.  The squadron found the enemy formidable.



4.  Since last August I have been a member of that club.



5.  Out of everyone in the room, Susan is by far the laziest.



6.  The rescue workers called George a hero for his actions.



7.  The young woman defiantly put her books on the table.



8.  The cornbread tasted like mush.



9.  Until 3 p.m. Uncle George will be at the bank.



10.  At graduation, Joe will officially become a pilot.



           

 

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