PATTERNS

Functions of

Subject

Predicate Noun

Indirect Object

Direct Object

Object

Complement

Intransitive Verbs

Intransitive Verbs do not need a

direct object and can stand alone..

They are loners, but they never feel alone.

Transitive Verbs

Transitive Verbs pass their action to a noun called a direct object..

Linking Verbs

Linking Verbs connect the subject to its complement

(PN).

Now you

are ready

to meet

the different

sentence patterns!

S - IV

Thelma slept soundly.

Thelma slept soundly.

Thelma slept soundly. Herbert walked slowly. My dog barks so loud. I slept late last night.

Time flies fast.

S – TV - DO

She ate fruits.

She ate fruits.

She ate fruits. I picked up my trash.

Jay pushed Carl. Anna spent her money. Mother cooked dinner.

S – TV – IO - DO

Sarah told Nina a secret.

Sarah told Nina a secret.

Dennis passed the mailman his letter.

I poured her a cup of coffee.

Mother bought me a bag.

Math gives Anna headaches.

S – TV – DO - OC

The class voted John president.

The class voted John president.

The class voted John president.

Mother named my dog Ann.

The judges declared him winner.

Glen called me a pig.

S – LV - PN

I feel well.

I feel well.

I feel well. She is Anna. I am Ronald.

S – LV – PA

Pat is handsome.

Pat is handsome.

Pat is handsome. She looks nervous. He sounds strange.

I am pretty.

Confusing?

Let’s Review!

S - IV

S – TV - DO

S – TV – IO - DO

S – TV – DO - OC

S – LV - PN

S – LV - PA

Grammar is fun. I mean it. Seriously.

Grammar is fun. I mean it. Seriously.

Grammar is fun. I mean it. Seriously.