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Section A.6 Sentence Patterns
This section shows every major sentence pattern in English: intransitive, transitive, ditransitive, three-argument verbs, copular and linking verbs, and complex transitive constructions.
Figure A.6.1. Abstract Sentence Template: S \(\to\) NP + VP
Figure A.6.2. Intransitive: Dogs bark
Figure A.6.3. Intransitive with Modifiers: The old dog barked loudly
Figure A.6.4. Transitive: The cat chased the mouse
Figure A.6.5. Transitive with Modifiers: The young artist from Paris painted beautiful landscapes
Figure A.6.6. Ditransitive: Marie sent Ramon a gift
Figure A.6.7. Three-Argument Verb: She put the book on the table
Figure A.6.8. Copular BE + NP: I am an optimist
Figure A.6.9. Copular BE + AdjP: She is happy
Figure A.6.10. Copular BE + PP: Phillip is over the moon
Figure A.6.11. Copular BE + AdvP: Phillip is here
Figure A.6.12. Linking Verb + NP: Phillip became a doctor
Figure A.6.13. Linking Verb + AdjP: Phillip became famous
Figure A.6.14. Complex Transitive + AdjP Object Complement: The jury found him guilty
Figure A.6.15. Complex Transitive + NP Object Complement: They elected her president
Figure A.6.16. Intransitive with Coordinated VPs: The dog barked and ran
