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.

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