The only correct pattern is 5 (E).
Please go back and study your text to learn about these sentence elements.
I have to match the following sentances to the sentance patterns listed
1.Visiting old mine shafts can be an interesting experience.
2.Remodeling this house has become very expensive.
3.The old village sprawled across the green valley.
4.Academic success requires diligence.
5.We named the baby Margaret.
6.The company sent me their brochure.
A.S-V-DO
B.S-V
C.S-V-IO-DO
D.S-LV-PA
E.S-V-DO-OC
F.S-LV-PN
Are these answers correct?
1f, 2d, 3b, 4a, 5c, 6e
3 answers
1.
Visiting old mine shafts = subject (gerund phrase)
can be = linking verb
experience = predicate noun
So, yes, "1f" is correct.
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2.
Remodeling this house = subject (gerund phrase)
has become = linking verb
expensive = predicate adjective
So, yes, "2d" is correct.
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Tell us about the rest of your sentences, and one of us will double-check your work.
Visiting old mine shafts = subject (gerund phrase)
can be = linking verb
experience = predicate noun
So, yes, "1f" is correct.
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2.
Remodeling this house = subject (gerund phrase)
has become = linking verb
expensive = predicate adjective
So, yes, "2d" is correct.
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Tell us about the rest of your sentences, and one of us will double-check your work.
Writeacher is correct. I'm sorry, but I misread your answers.
3 answers