Sentence Patterns Quiz

Study Notes

Sentence Patterns

A Transitive Verb Pattern involves a subject performing an action that directly affects a receiver.
- Example: The boy sings.
A Subject-Transitive Verb-Indirect Object-Direct Object Pattern includes a subject performing an action that impacts two receivers.
- Example: The projects include four major sectors.
A Subject-Transitive Verb-Direct Object Pattern consists of a subject performing an action directly affecting one object.
- Example: The APEC gives developing countries support.
A Subject-Linking Verb-Predicate Nominative Pattern connects the subject to a noun or pronoun that renames or describes it.
- Example: Porside Notena's plan was a success.
Each pattern connects the subject to verbs and objects within sentences.
Adjectives and adverbs can enhance sentences but do not change the underlying pattern.
Examples are brief but cover main concepts and describe important parts of each pattern.

Predicate Adjective Pattern

The subject of a sentence can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective.
Predicate nominatives or predicate noun complements rename the subject and follow the linking verb.
Predicate adjective follows a linking verb and describes the subject.
Example: His behavior has been outrageous.
- The predicate adjective "outrageous" follows "has been" and describes the subject "behavior."

Description

Test your understanding of various sentence patterns, including transitive verbs and linking verbs. This quiz covers examples and definitions that illustrate how subjects relate to verbs and objects within sentences. Enhance your grammar skills by mastering these essential patterns.