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Identify the clause pattern in these simple sentences. Distinguish between
subject and object predicatives, and between direct, indirect and prepositional
objects. If there is an adverbial element, indicate if it is obligatory or optional
using brackets. Remember that one element may consist of several words.
Use the substitution test if you are unsure.
EXAMPLE:
My uncle knows the President. →
My uncle |
knows |
the
President. SVOd
1. I’ll see you soon.
2. The girl standing over there is my sister.
3. I find it very amusing.
4. The children have been swimming.
5. The train arrives in Guangzhou at night.
6. He told her all his problems.
7. I bought the ring for her.
8. Suddenly, the room felt very cold.
9. I’ll put it on top of the cupboard.
10. They made him emperor.
11. He seems incapable of laughter.
12. The man in the bank was arrested.
13. Her grandmother made her a cake which had 18 candles.
14. Share prices are falling to new levels.
15. She depends on me.
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