Subject-Verb Pattern
Directions:
The sentences below follow Pattern A. Identify the underlined elements in the sentences by using the following code:
S subject
V verb
Example:
_V_
Several people fainted in the stifling heat.
____ 1. Our neighbor’s dog barked all afternoon.
____ 2. We travel to the Pacific Coast nearly every
year.
____ 3. The speeding car almost crashed.
____ 4. Our walking group meets at seven o’clock
in the morning.
____ 5. The band played all evening.
____ 6. After the battle, many of the enemy surrendered.
____ 7. June speaks at almost every staff meeting.
____ 8. The opening ceremonies begin with a trumpet
fanfare.
____ 9. Hector and I ride to work together.
____ 10. Tiffany hid behind the boxes in the corner of the basement.