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Sentence Patterns - Exercise 6

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.  Do you want pancakes for breakfast?



2.  The weather on the beach made us sleepy.



3.  The minority always votes with a single voice.



4.  The number of books in my friend's collection always amazes me.



5.  The taxis were ready for the large crowd at the train station.



6.  Surprisingly, the diners at the expensive restaurant found their entrees tasteless.



7.  The batter struck out after the third pitch.



8.  On the first day of the month, the people crowned Henry king.



9.  Will you hand Joe the bottle of oil?



10.  For someone with a cold, you look remarkably healthy.

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