English Sentence Patterns Quiz

Identify the sentence pattern used in the sample below. “Our German shepherd would run freely across the field in our countryside home every morning.”

• S-LV-SC

• S-TV-IO-DO

• S-TV-DO-OC

• S-IV

Identify the sentence pattern used in the sample below. “That memory always reminds me of the simpler time I had with my family.”

• S-LV-SC

• S-TV-IO-DO

• S-TV-DO-OC

• S-IV

Identify the sentence pattern used in the sample below. “My dad prepared me breakfast: the usual scrambled egg with pandesal and a chocolate drink made from homemade tablea.”

• S-LV-SC

• S-TV-IO-DO

• S-TV-DO-OC

• S-IV

Identify the sentence pattern used in the sample below. “My mom would make my dad giddy with her dance and he would join her on the kitchen floor.”

• S-LV-SC

• S-TV-IO-DO

• S-TV-DO-OC

• S-IV

Identify the sentence pattern used in the sample below. “The music is loud, turning the dining room into a dance floor with my parents moving awkwardly as if it was a competition between two terrible breakdancers.”

• S-LV-SC

• S-TV-IO-DO

• S-TV-DO-OC

• S-IV

Choose the sentence that has a subject complement (SC).

• My mother’s wedding dress looks stunning under the sunset skies.

• I see him smiling cheerfully after giving him treats.

• Maybe he is dreaming of playing fetch in the park since I told him we’re going there.

• None of the above

Choose the sentence that has an object complement (OC).

• My mother’s wedding dress looks stunning under the sunset skies.

• I see him smiling cheerfully after giving him treats.

• Maybe he is dreaming of playing fetch in the park since I told him we’re going there.

• None of the above

The sentence below follows the S-TV-DO sentence pattern.

"Sally likes playing house and dress-up."

• TRUE

• FALSE

The sentence below follows the S-TV-IO-DO sentence pattern.

“Sally wants Harry to join her in the game.”

• TRUE

• FALSE

The sentence below follows the S-IV sentence pattern.

“Harry ran away hurriedly because he didn’t want to be seen dressed-up.”

• TRUE

• FALSE