1. AGRICULTURE HIGH SCHOOL
Agriculture, Midsayap, Cotabato
Name: ______________________________ ____ Date: ______________
Year and Section: _________________________ Score: _____________
Subject: English 4
Activity No. 2-37
Activity Title: Basic Sentence Pattern
Objective: *To identify the different kinds if basic sentence pattern.
BASIC SENTENCE PATTERN
In the English language, subjects, verbs, and complements follow five basic sentence patterns.
1. S- V Pattern (S stands for subject: V stands for verb)
Ex.) The wind blows.
S V
2. S- V- O Pattern (S stands for subject; V satnds for verb; O stands for object)
Ex.) Ceana decorates the stage.
S V O
3. S- LV- C Pattern ( S stands for subject; LV stands for linking verb; C stands for complement)
Ex.) Stephanie is loyal.
S LV C
4. S- V- IO- O Pattern (S stands for subject: V stands for verb; IO stands for indirect object; OC
stands for objective complement)
Ex.) Her teacher asked her a question.
S V IO O
5. S- V- O- OC Pattern
Ex.) She called me a brave man.
S V O OC
LET’S PRACTICE! Identify the pattern used in the following sentences. Write your answer after each sentence.
1. The little girl dances gracefully. sv
2. My friend is amiable. slvc
3. These women are gorgeous. slvc
4. Precious bought an expensive watch. svo
5. Carol returned the questionnaire. Svo
TASK 1: Identify the pattern used in the following sentences. Write your answer after each sentence.
1. His uncle gave him new shoes. Svioc
2. His cousin appears friendly. Slvc
3. The students listened to their teacher. Sv
4. The writer featured the life of Princess Diana. Svo
5. Sheen seems a clever girl. Slvc
6. Charina reminded us of our responsibility. Svioo
7. She considers the flag an emblem of a nation. Svooc
8. Diligent students make school a part of their learning zone. Svooc
9. My sister baked a cake. svo
10. The child asked me about the stars. Sviooc
11. I think my classmate is smart. Svooc
12. They call it a sign of progress. Svooc
13. Some scientists are women. Slvc
14. Paul fixed the fence. Svo
15. The policeman caught the thief. Svo
TASK 2: Label each part of the sentence. Then, identify the pattern used.
Ex.) The manager offered him a good job. - S-V-IO-O Pattern
S V IO O
1. Mr. Tan is an honourable man. slvc
2. I sent my mother a birthday card. Svioo
3. The lady gives a sweet smile. Svo
4. The group voted Penelope muse svooc
5. This is the biggest mall. slvc