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[1]

vvv = verb, which can be transitive or intransitive[2]

(pppp) = prepositional phrase, a preposition and its object and modifiers

<ooo> = object, the direct object of the verb[3]

 

In addition, each sentence is identified as one of the following:

Sentence Pattern I: Subject + Intransitive Verb (including Subject + Linking Verb + Complement)

Sentence Pattern II: Subject + Transitive Verb + Object (n, pron, inf, ger)

Sentence Pattern III: Subject + Passive Verb

Online English Homework

  1.  (For an online English class), [students] must access the online <class> (on the web) about five days a week.
  2. The Assignments [folder] contains week-by-week reading, writing, and grammar <assignments>.
  3. Some [assignments] come (from the textbook).
  4. (After completing the exercises) (in the textbook), [students] should check the <answers> (on their own) (by using an answer key).
  5. The answer [keys] are located (in the Course Documents area).
  6. (Besides textbook exercises), web-based [lessons] are also assigned.
  7. [Answers] are often provided (on web pages).
  8. [Students] may click (on a link) to read details (about a particular lesson).
  9. Some [links] connect <users> (from the course website) (to an external site).
  10. The [professor] has created numerous practice <quizzes> (for students).
  11. [Students] can attempt a practice <quiz> as many times as they want.
  12. However, (for a real quiz), only one [attempt] is permitted.
  13. Typically, quiz [submissions] must be made (by 12:00 noon) (on the due date).
  14. The [user] enters the appropriate <password> (before being allowed to take the quiz).
  15. [Students] post writing <assignments>, <questions>, and <responses> (on discussion boards).

Back to the Assignment

Marsha Chan | Mission College

[1] The core subject is the most essential word without its modifiers.

[2] The complete verb may be comprised of one word or one or more auxiliaries + a main verb

[3] Like a subject, an object can be a noun, pronoun, gerund or infinitive.