Parts of Sentences - Homework

Originally Posted by jchen (Post 23178)

Here are the pattern choices...
A. S-V
B. S-V-D.O.
C. S-V-I.O.-D.O.
D. S-L.V.-S.C.

S = subject
V = verb
D.O. = Direct object
I.O. = indirect object
L.V. = linking verb
S.C. = subject complement

Identify the pattern of each sentence below from the choices given. Cross out the unnecessary prep phrase (if any).

Please check if I crossed out the prep phrase correctly (if it is one). Also, check if I got everything/anything else right/wrong (identifying the S, V, etc.)

1. We all polished the chrome on Harry's new car.
*We - S
*polished - V (action)
*chrome - D.O.
Answer: B :good:

2. Helen gave Tony the most terrifying look.
*Helen - S
*gave - V (action)
*Tony - I.O.
*look - D.O.
Answer: C :good:

3. After a long, hard day at work, Mike often stops at the spa for relaxation.
*Mike - S
*stops - V
Answer: A??? :bad: Missed the two prepositional phrases. The clause you crossed out is technically not a prepositional phrase; it's an adverbial phrase.
The answer is correct, though.

4. Last week, he was angry at me.
*He - S
*was - V (being)
*me - D.O.
Answer: B :bad: Missed the prepositional phrase. The clause you crossed out is an adverbial phrase. Look at the verb. What kind of verb is it? Hint: there is no direct object.

5. The salad dressing in this restaurant tastes sweet and sour.
*Salad dressing - S
*tastes - V (being)
Answer: A :bad: You got the prepositional phrase this time. Look at the verb. What kind of verb is it? Again, hint, there is no direct object.

6. Set the table for dinner. :?::bad: There's a prepositional phrase. What kind of sentence is this? Does that help you figure it out?

7. Before Math class Kelly gave Alex a note.
*Kelly - S
*gave - V
*Alex - D.O.
Answer: B?? :bad: You should ask two questions. What did Kelly give? To whom was it given? Do the answers to these questions give you a different answer?
You crossed out an adverbial phrase again.

8. During the movie Matt and I ate the pizza with extra cheese.
*Matt and I - S??
*ate - V
*pizza - D.O.
Answer: B? :bad: You crossed out an adverbial phrase and didn't cross out the prepositional phrase. The answer is correct, however.


9. After the race Alice was tired and pleased with herself. :?::bad: Prepositional phrase needs crossed out instead of the adverbial phrase. Look at the verb. What kind of verb is it? Does that help?

10. At the beach we walked along the boardwalk during the sunset.
*We - S
*walked - V
Answer: A??? :good:

Originally Posted by jchen (Post 23258)

We cross out any prep phrases, even if it's an adverbial phrase. OK.

Here are my new answers. All correct!
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. D
10. A

Here are new ones. please check. All correct!

1. The strange eerie noise continued throughout the house. A
2. His brother left a package for him at home. B
3. His cousin is an agent for the FBI in Washington. D
4. Thoroughly tired, Maria walked home very slowly. A
5. I bought my parents a present for their anniversary. C
6. The large and ferocious dog chomped the head off the clown. B
7. The air from the ridgesmelled smokey. D
8. Cynthia skydives on Saturdays at the airport. A
9. They will surrender their flag to us. B
10. My grandparents sold the township their farm for a fair price. C

I understand a lot more now. I should do well on the test tomorrow.