Sentence Basics: Let's apply
Now that you know the basic correct word order in Standard English, let's see if we can easily identify the different patterns and parts of a sentence in a short text.
Instructions:
For this discussion, look at the text below and try to identify the sentence pattern used to write it. Then, place each part of the sentence in the SVOMPT table.
Robert lives in an apartment. He loves his job. His wife teaches college courses. They work in the mornings.
Share your answer in the class discussion forum and see if your classmates solved the exercise the same way. If you wish, reply to your classmates to ask questions or give them feedback for their answers.
Example:
Maria and her sister attend classes online. They learn English quickly. Maria submits her homework at night. They meet their classmates in the park.
Subject |
Verb |
Object |
Manner |
Place |
Time |
WHO |
does |
WHAT |
HOW |
WHERE |
WHEN |
Maria and her sister |
attend |
classes |
online. |
||
They |
learn |
English |
quickly. |
||
Maria |
submits |
her homework |
at night. |
||
They |
meet |
their classmates |
in the park. |
Source: Saylor Academy
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