Sentence Basics Discussion
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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, practice identifying the sentence pattern used to write a short text. Either use the text below, or choose a few sentences you like. 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.
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 |