Week 5 (cont): Grammar exercises

Sentence Patterns exercises from www.towson.edu.com

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Sentence Patterns - Exercise 1

Directions: Determine the sentence pattern for each sentence given below. Write the sentence pattern in the space provided below the sentence. When you have completed the exercise, click on "Check My Work" to see the correct answers.

Sentence pattern choices:

NP1 + V-be + ADV/TP NP1 + V-int
NP1 + V-be + ADJ NP1 + V-tr + NP2
NP1 + V-be + NP1 NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + NP3
NP1 + LV + ADJ NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + ADJ
NP1 + LV + NP1 NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + NP2

1. The coach will offer free tennis lessons today at noon.

2. On Friday the judge gave the thief a five-year sentence.

3. I will be at the meeting tonight.

4. Most women consider Snodgrass a handsome man.

5. Your approval would be nice.

6. Masie and I talked on the telephone for four hours.

7. The pie in the oven smells delicious.

8. Jackson was the most competent man in the company.

9. That young man will probably become a famous movie star.

10. Jim found your remarks outrageous.

11. Ethan gives us piano lessons each Friday.

12. An inner circle of politicians made Matthews treasurer of the campaign.

13. Children are often good judges of character.

14.The farmer at the roadside stand gave me an extra ear of corn.

15. We felt at home during our visit.

Sentence Patterns - Exercise 2

Directions: Determine the sentence pattern for each sentence given below. Write the sentence pattern in the space provided below the sentence. When you have completed the exercise, click on "Check My Work" to see the correct answers.

Sentence pattern choices:

NP1 + V-be + ADV/TP NP1 + V-int
NP1 + V-be + ADJ NP1 + V-tr + NP2
NP1 + V-be + NP1 NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + NP3
NP1 + LV + ADJ NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + ADJ
NP1 + LV + NP1 NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + NP2

1. The child behaved horribly in the store.

2. On his last trip to Russia in the spring, Hilda finally felt comfortable.

3. In another life I must have been a dancer.

4. Upon his return, the people elected Jasper king of the entire country.

5. My brother showed me the stream behind the wooded area.

6. You are very quiet today.

7. The personality test found Jenkins unsuitable for the position.

8. After much deliberation, Millie bought the biggest car on the lot.

9. Later, Smithers became the most important person in his life.

10.The poor sailor was at sea for a year.

11. Under most circumstances, we would be happy with your work.

12. The professor considered the student a genius at mathematics.

13. Ulcers give people pain.

14, He waited in the rain for an hour.

15. During my teen years, I grew tall.

Sentence Patterns - Exercise 3

Directions: Determine the sentence pattern for each sentence given below. Write the sentence pattern in the space provided below the sentence. When you have completed the exercise, click on "Check My Work" to see the correct answers.

Sentence pattern choices:

NP1 + V-be + ADV/TP NP1 + V-int
NP1 + V-be + ADJ NP1 + V-tr + NP2
NP1 + V-be + NP1 NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + NP3
NP1 + LV + ADJ NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + ADJ
NP1 + LV + NP1 NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + NP2

1. On the Fourth of July, people in my neighborhood meet at the park for a picnic.

2. He bought me a large jade pin for my birthday this year.

3. The squadron found the enemy formidable.

4. Since last August I have been a member of that club.

5.. Out of everyone in the room, Susan is by far the laziest.

6. The rescue workers called George a hero for his actions.

7. The young woman defiantly put her books on the table.

8. The cornbread tasted like mush.

9. Until 3 p.m. Uncle George will be at the bank.

10. At graduation, Joe will officially become a pilot.

Sentence Patterns - Exercise 4

Directions: Determine the sentence pattern for each sentence given below. Write the sentence pattern in the space provided below the sentence. When you have completed the exercise, click on "Check My Work" to see the correct answers.

Sentence pattern choices:

NP1 + V-be + ADV/TP NP1 + V-int
NP1 + V-be + ADJ NP1 + V-tr + NP2
NP1 + V-be + NP1 NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + NP3
NP1 + LV + ADJ NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + ADJ
NP1 + LV + NP1 NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + NP2

1. Even without any make-up, Georgette is absolutely gorgeous.

2. With no worries about cost, they ordered the chef's special entree.

3. After a short nap, I should feel much better.

4. Before the trial, the attorney sent Jasmine a bill for $500.00.

5. In 2008, America elected Barack Obama President.

6. Five minutes after the original call, Margaret was at the scene of the crime.

7. Most people find Jerry very shy.

8. In honor of his mother, Jones became a member of the organization.

9. The fierce dog barked very loudly at the neighbor across the street.

10. Under the circumstances, Elbert is the best choice for the position. 

Sentence Patterns - Exercise 5

Directions: Determine the sentence pattern for each sentence given below. Write the sentence pattern in the space provided below the sentence. When you have completed the exercise, click on "Check My Work" to see the correct answers.

Sentence pattern choices:

NP1 + V-be + ADV/TP NP1 + V-int
NP1 + V-be + ADJ NP1 + V-tr + NP2
NP1 + V-be + NP1 NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + NP3
NP1 + LV + ADJ NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + ADJ
NP1 + LV + NP1 NP1 + V-tr + NP2 + NP2

1. After about an hour, Maybelle looked impatiently at her watch.

2. The guests at the reception found the ambassador rather rude.

3. The children were in line for lunch.

4. A large boisterous crowd turned out for the protest march.

5. My brother James became a surgeon after ten long years in school.

6. Betty called me a liar yesterday.

7. For a snack, Mom made me a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

8. The pot of stew on the stove smells absolutely wonderful.

9. According to the instructor's instructions, students should look up any unfamiliar words.

10. During the summer semester, Helen was on the bus early almost every day.