Sentence

Patterns
1. Subject + Linking Verb + Subject
Complement (S-V-SC)
 LINKING VERBS and SUBJECT
COMPLEMENTS
a linking verb is a type of verb that connects the
subject of a sentence with a subject
complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or
adjective. The functions of a linking verb are: to
describe a state or condition, to identify or
rename the subject, to describe change or
result, and to express sensory experience
 LINKING VERBS and SUBJECT
COMPLEMENTS
a linking verb is a type of verb that
connects the subject of a sentence be-verbs (am, is
with a subject complement, which are, was, were, be,
can be a noun, pronoun, or
adjective. The functions of a linking being, been) sense
verb are: to describe a state or
condition, to identify or rename the verbs (appear,
subject, to describe change or become, feel, grow, look,
result, and to express sensory remain, seem, smell,
experience sound, stay, taste, turn)
2. Subject + Transitive Verb+ Direct Object
(S-TV-DO)
TRANSITIVE VERB DIRECT OBJECT

A transitive verb A direct object is a

noun phrase, noun, or
is an action verb pronoun that receives
that requires a the action of a
transitive verb.
direct object to answers the question It
complete its "what" or "who" after
meaning. the verb.
TRANSITIVE VERB DIRECT OBJECT
A transitive verb is an action verb A direct object is a noun phrase, noun or
pronoun that receives the action of a transitive
that requires a direct object to verb. It answers the question "what" or
complete its meaning. "whom" after the verb.

Shes
ate
TV
the cake.
DO
Hes built
TV
a house.
DO
They read a book.
s TV DO
Shes
saw
TV
himDO
at the party.
We found it under the bed.
s TV DO
He loves
TV
her
DO
deeply.
3. Subject + Intransitive Verb
(S-IV)
 INSTRANSITIVE VERBS

An intransitive verb is a verb

that does not require a direct
object to complete its meaning.
It indicates an action that does
not transfer to an object.
 INSTRANSITIVE VERBS
An intransitive verb is a verb that does not require a direct
object to complete its meaning. It indicates an action that does
not transfer to an object.

She sang a She sings in

beautiful the choir.
song.
After intransitive verbs, what can follow?

She runs quickly.

adverb
After intransitive verbs, what can follow?

She runs quickly. adverb

He slept on the couch.
prepositional phrase acting as an adverb
PREPOSITION
After intransitive verbs, what can follow?

She runs quickly. adverb

He slept on the couch.
prepositional phrase acting as an adverb
He arrived when the party started.
adverbial clause acting as an adverb
 4. Subject + Transitive Verb +
Indirect Object + Direct Object
( S – TV – IO – DO )
 INDIRECT OBJECTS

An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that

receives the direct object. It answers the
question "to whom" or "for whom" an action is
done. In other words, it indicates the person or
thing that benefits from or is affected by the
action.
She gave him a book.
They sold the customer a car.
 INDIRECT OBJECTS
An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object. It answers the question
"to whom" or "for whom" an action is done. In other words, it indicates the person or thing that
benefits from or is affected by the action.

She gave the children toys.

They showed the audience a magic trick.
He bought his sister flowers.
We brought our neighbors desserts.
He told the students a story.
5. Subject + Transitive Verb +
Direct Object + Object
Complement
( S – TV – DO – OC)
 OBJECT COMPLEMENTS

The object complement is a word or group

of words that provides additional
information or further describes the
direct object. It follows the direct object
and completes its meaning.
noun phrase, adjective phrase, infinitive
noun and phrase, prepositional phrase, and
adjective participle phrase
 VERBS OFTEN USED WITH OBJECT
COMPLEMENTS

Object complements are often used

with verbs that express a sense of
perception, judgment, or declaration.
consider/deem/view, find,
declare/pronounce, make, appoint,
name, call, elect, notice, turn
 Activity 5: Verbs used with object
complements
Instruction: Fill in the missing word with a most
appropriate verb often used with object complements.
(consider/deem, find, declare/pronounce, make, appoint,
name, call, view, elect, turn) – simple past tense

1. They turned the room

into a cozy workspace.
 Activity 5: Verbs used with object
complements
Instruction: Fill in the missing word with a most
appropriate verb often used with object complements.
(consider/deem, find, declare/pronounce, make, appoint,
name, call, view, elect, turn) – simple past tense

2. They named the baby

Sophia.
 Activity 5: Verbs used with object
complements
Instruction: Fill in the missing word with a most
appropriate verb often used with object complements.
(consider/deem/view, find, declare/pronounce, make,
appoint, name, call, elect, turn) – simple past tense

3. They
considered/deemed/viewed
him a valuable asset.
 Activity 5: Verbs used with object
complements
Instruction: Fill in the missing word with a most
appropriate verb often used with object complements.
(consider/deem, find, declare/pronounce, make, appoint,
name, call, view, elect, turn) – simple past tense

4. We found the idea

intriguing.
 Activity 5: Verbs used with object
complements
Instruction: Fill in the missing word with a most
appropriate verb often used with object complements.
(consider/deem, find, declare/pronounce, make, appoint,
name, call, view, elect, turn) – simple past tense

5. The teacher made the

lesson interesting and
interactive.
 Activity 5: Verbs used with object
complements
Instruction: Fill in the missing word with a most
appropriate verb often used with object complements.
(consider/deem, find, declare/pronounce, make, appoint,
name, call, view, elect, turn) – simple past tense

6. They appointed her

leader of the team.
 Activity 5: Verbs used with object
complements
Instruction: Fill in the missing word with a most
appropriate verb often used with object complements.
(consider/deem, find, declare/pronounce, make, appoint,
name, call, view, elect, turn) – simple past tense

7. She called him a

genius.
 Activity 5: Verbs used with object
complements
Instruction: Fill in the missing word with a most
appropriate verb often used with object complements.
(consider/deem, find, declare/pronounce, make, appoint,
name, call, view, elect, turn) – simple past tense

8. They elected him

president of the
organization.
 Activity 5: Verbs used with object
complements
Instruction: Fill in the missing word with a most
appropriate verb often used with object complements.
(consider/deem, find, declare/pronounce, make, appoint,
name, call, view, elect, turn) – simple past tense

9. The judge
pronounced/declared the
defendant guilty.
 NOUN PHRASE

A noun phrase is made up of group of

words which typically begins with a
adjective + noun or a possessive adjective
followed by other modifiers.
She made the dish his favorite recipe.
 NOUN PHRASE

A noun phrase is made up of group of

words which typically begins with a
adjective + noun or a possessive adjective
followed by other modifiers.
She made the dish his favorite recipe.
He found my conclusion a great idea.
 NOUN PHRASE
A noun phrase is made up of group of words which typically begins with
a noun or a possessive adjective followed by other modifiers.

*She found my approach a clever strategy.

*They deemed my plan a brilliant strategy.
*They considered the movie their all-time
favorite film.
*He considered the car his dream vehicle.
noun; adjective; noun phrase; adjective phrase; infinitive
phrase; prepositional phrase; participle phrase

*She painted the room *They painted the

decorated with murals.
participle phrase
room with vibrant
prepositional phrase
*He named his dog colors.
Max.
noun
*She found the concert
*They considered the very entertaining.
adjective phrase
movie boring.
adjective
*The teacher considered
*We elected her leader the question to require
infinitive phrase
noun phrase
of the team. careful thought.
 ADJECTIVE PHRASE

An adjective phrase is made up of group of

words which typically begins with an
adverb followed by an adjective or a
combination of two adjectives.
She found the task quite challenging.
They found the movie emotionally moving
and visually stunning.
 ADJECTIVE PHRASE
An adjective phrase is made up of group of words which typically begins with an
adverb followed by an adjective or a combination of two adjectives.

*The students considered the assignment very

challenging.
*He found the job exceptionally tough.
*They deemed the solution effective and
efficient.
* We found the lecture engaging and informative.
 INFINITIVE PHRASE

An infinitive phrase is a group

of words that includes an
infinitive verb (to + base form
of the verb) followed by its
modifiers.
V1 V2 V3
 INFINITIVE PHRASE
An infinitive phrase is a group of words that includes an infinitive verb
(to + base form of the verb) followed by its modifiers.

*She chose a video game to play with her

friends on the weekend.
*The students found a topic to research for their
science project.
*He purchased a guitar to learn over the
summer break.
noun; adjective; noun phrase; adjective phrase; infinitive
phrase; prepositional phrase; participle phrase

*She painted the room *They painted the

decorated with murals.
participle phrase
room with vibrant
prepositional phrase
*He named his dog colors.
Max.
noun
*She found the concert
*They considered the very entertaining.
adjective phrase
movie boring.
adjective
*The teacher considered
*We elected her leader the question to require
infinitive phrase
noun phrase
of the team. careful thought.
 PARTICIPLE PHRASE
An participle phrase is a group of words which
starts with a participle followed by its modifiers.
past participle phrase present participle phrase
I heard the song I saw the man
sung by the walking down
choir. the street.