Subject-Verb
Pattern Answers
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.
_ S_
1. Our neighbor’s dog barked all afternoon.
_V_
2. We travel to the Pacific Coast nearly every year.
_V_
3. The speeding car almost crashed.
_V_
4. Our walking group meets at seven o’clock in the morning.
_ S_
5. The band played all evening.
_V_
6. After the battle, many of the enemy surrendered.
_ S_
7. June speaks at almost every staff meeting.
_ S_
8. The opening ceremonies begin with a trumpet fanfare.
_V_
9. Hector and I ride to work together.
_V_ 10. Tiffany hid behind the boxes in the corner of the basement.