Analysis of Simple Sentences Answer Key

These symbols [ ] ( ) < > are used to identify the following parts of each sentence:

• [sss] = subject, which can be a noun, pronoun, gerund or infinitive
• vvv = verb, which can be transitive or intransitive
• (pppp) = prepositional phrase, a preposition and its object and modifiers
• <ooo> = object, the direct object of the verb

Examples

1. [Tuyet] and [Phuong] used to live (in Vietnam), (in Southeast Asia). (Sentence Pattern I: S + VI)
2. [Mario] was born (in Mexico), just south (of the US border). (Sentence Pattern III: S + passive V)
3. The [students] (in the online English class) have to demonstrate independence, self-discipline, and time management. (Sentence Pattern II: S + VT + O)

Online English Homework

1. (For this online English class), the [students] must access the online <syllabus> (on the web) every day. (Sentence Pattern II: S + VT + O)
   
2. The [syllabus] lists the <assignments> (on Monday, Wednesday and Friday) (of each week). (Sentence Pattern II: S + VT + O)
   
3. The [homework] must be done (by 12:00 noon) (on the due date). (Sentence Pattern III: S + passive V)
   
4. Many [assignments] come (from one) (of the textbooks). (Sentence Pattern I: S + VI)
   
5. (After completing the exercises) (in the textbook), the [students] check the <answers> (on their own) (by using an answer key). (Sentence Pattern II: S + VT + O)
   
6. [Some] (of the answers) are located (in the back) (of the book). (Sentence Pattern III: S + passive V)
   
7. Other [answers] are found (on a web page). (Sentence Pattern III: S + passive V)
   
8. (Besides textbook exercises), [web-based lessons] are also assigned. (Sentence Pattern III: S + passive V)
   
9. [Students] may click (on a link) to read details (about a particular lesson). (Sentence Pattern I: S + VI)
   
10. Sometimes, a [link] (from the course home page) connects <users> (to the QuizCenter) to take a quiz. (Sentence Pattern II: S + VT + O)
    
11. Each [user] enters the appropriate <username> and <password> (before being allowed) to take the quiz. (Sentence Pattern II: S + VT + O)
    
12. The professor receives the quiz <results> almost immediately. (Sentence Pattern II: S + VT + O)
    
13. Sentence [writing] can be sent (in the body) (of an email message). (Sentence Pattern III: S + passive V)
    
14. However, original [writing] (of paragraphs and essays) has to be submitted (to the professor) (by email) (for individual marking). (Sentence Pattern III: S + passive V)
    
15. Formatted [essays] are always sent (in a word processing document) (as an email attachment). (Sentence Pattern III: S + passive V)