SENTENCE PATTERN

Sentence Pattern Project

1. SV: SUBJECT -VERB

DEFINITION:

1. A sentence consists of a SUBJECT and a VERB. The subject is the central element of the is the focus of the sentence, while the verb is the action or state of being that the subject carries out. 2. The subject and the verb must agree in terms of number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third).

EXAMPLES OF SV

1. The teacher explains clearly. (subject) (verb) 2. A flock of birds sings melodiously in the morning (subject) (verb)

ILLUSTRATION OF SV

Singular Subject

Singular verb ('s')

1. The teacher explains clearly. (noun)subject (verb)

Singular Subject (singular collective noun)

Singular verb ('s')

2. A flock of birds sings melodiously in the morning

(noun)subject

(verb)

2. SVO: SUBJECT -VERB-OBJECT

DEFINITION:

1. A sentence structure where a sentence consists of three essential components: a SUBJECT, a VERB, and an OBJECT. This structure is commonly used to convey an action performed by the subject upon an object.2. a) Subject: The subject is the central element of the sentence that performs the action or is the focus of the sentence. It is usually a noun or pronoun. b)Verb : The verb is the action. It shows what the subject is doing or experiencing. c)Object : The object is the entity that receives the action of the verb. It provides more information about what or whom the action is directed toward.

EXAMPLES OF SVO

1. My mother prepares a mouth-watering dish. (subject) verb) (object) 2. My siblings and I help my mother with some chores subject (verb) object

ILLUSTRATION OF SVO

Singular Subject

receive action/ provide more information about the action

Singular verb ('s)

1. My mother prepares a mouth-watering dish. (noun-subject) (verb) (object) 2. My siblings and I help my mother with some chores (noun-subject) (verb) (object)

receive action/ provide more information about the action

PLURAL VERB (NO 'S)

PLURAL Subject

3. SVC (Subject-Verb-Compliment)

DEFINITION:

A sentence structure typically involves a subject, a linking verb, and a complement that provides more information about the subject.

EXAMPLES OF SVC

1. The movie was so thrilling that it captured everyone's attention. (linking verb) 2. The stray cat seems to look wary (noun-subject) (complement)

ILLUSTRATION OF SVC

Compliment -adjective that describes the subject

Singular Subject

Linking verb (singular)

1. The movie was so thrilling that it captured everyone's attention. 2. The stray cat seems to look wary (noun-subject) (compliment)

Linking verb (singular)

Compliment - "to look wary," which describes the cat's appearance and state (add more info the subject's condition

Singular Subject

4. SVOO (Subject-Verb-Indirect Object-Direct Object)

DEFINITION:

1. A sentence construction that involves a subject performing an action on both an indirect object and a direct object. 2. The indirect object tells to or for whom or what the action is being performed 3. The direct object is the entity directly affected by the action.

EXAMPLES OF SVOO

(singular-subject) (verb) (indirect object) 1. The teacher assigned the students a thought-provoking project. (indirect object) (subject) (indirect object) (verb) 2. I bought some chocolates for my hubby (direct object)

ILLUSTRATION OF SVOO

(noun-subject) (verb) (indirect object) 1. The teacher assigned the students a thought-provoking project. (indirect object) (noun-subject) (indirect object) (verb) 2. I bought some chocolates for my hubby (direct object)

5. SVOA (Subject-Verb-Object-Adverbial)

DEFINITION:

1 Subject: The subject is the central element of the sentence that performs the action or is the focus of the sentence.2. Verb: The verb is the action or state of being carried out by the subject. It shows what the subject is doing or experiencing. 3.Object: The object is the entity that receives the action of the verb. It provides more information about what or whom the action is directed toward. 4.Adverbial: The adverbial is an optional component that adds more details about the action. It can specify when, where, why, how, or to what extent the action occured

EXAMPLES OF SVOA

(singular- subject)

(verb)

(object)

1. The volleyball team practices for the upcoming tournament with preseverance on the field. 2. The car plunged into a ravine with a loud bang.

(adverbial)

(singular- subject)

(object)

(adverbial)

(verb)

ILLUSTRATION OF SVOA

(Noun- subject)

(verb)

(object)

1. The volleyball team practices for the upcoming tournament with preseverance on the field.

(adverbial, provides additional information about how the team practices.)

(Noun- subject)

(object)

(verb)

2. The car plunged into a ravine with a loud bang.

(adverbial, provides additional information about how the car plunged)

6. SVOC (Subject-Verb-Object-Compliment)

DEFINITION:

1 Subject Compliment: A subject complement follows a linking verb (such as "is," "was," "seems," etc.) and provides further information about the subject. It can be an adjective or a noun. 2. Object Complement: An object complement follows a direct object and provides additional information about it. It can also be an adjective or a noun. 3. The compliment provides additional information about the subject, either by describing it or by completing the meaning of the verb.

EXAMPLES OF SVOC

noun- subject

verb

object

compliment

1. The judges decided unanimously that the performance was exceptional. 2. She thought the presentation was brilliant.

noun- subject

object

compliment

verb

illustration OF SVOC

compliment, provides additional information about what the judges decided

noun- plural subject

verb

object

1. The judges decided unanimously that the performance was exceptional. 2. She thought the presentation was brilliant.

compliment, provides additional information about the presentation

noun- singular subject

object

verb