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S-LV Sentence Structure

The document discusses identifying sentences that follow the subject-linking verb-complement (S-LV-C) pattern. It provides instructions for identifying the subject, linking verb, and complement of a sentence by underlining each part once or twice. There are two types of complements: predicate nominative and predicate adjective. The document also mentions linking verbs like "am", "be", and "seem" and provides an example of identifying the S-LV-C pattern in the sentence "The man is a father of one."

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S-LV Sentence Structure

The document discusses identifying sentences that follow the subject-linking verb-complement (S-LV-C) pattern. It provides instructions for identifying the subject, linking verb, and complement of a sentence by underlining each part once or twice. There are two types of complements: predicate nominative and predicate adjective. The document also mentions linking verbs like "am", "be", and "seem" and provides an example of identifying the S-LV-C pattern in the sentence "The man is a father of one."

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Identifying S-LV-C

patterns
Identifying S-LV-C patterns
Sentences used to describe
something or someone usually take

S-LV-C
the

pattern
Identifying S-LV-C patterns
How to identify these patterns?
1. Remove all adjectives (including
articles) and adverbs.
The man is a father of one.
Identifying S-LV-C patterns
How to identify these patterns?
1. Group prepositional phrases using a
set of parenthesis.
The man is a father(of one.)
Identifying S-LV-C patterns
How to identify these patterns?
1. Identify the subject of the sentence
and underline it once.
The man is a father(of one.)
subject
Identifying S-LV-C patterns
How to identify these patterns?
2. Identify the linking verb of the
sentence and underline it twice.
Identifying S-LV-C patterns
LINKING VERBS:
•am •be •seem
•is •being •appear
•are •been •other verbs
•was •feel used as
linking verbs
•were •taste
Identifying S-LV-C patterns
How to identify these patterns?
2. Identify the linking verb of the
sentence and underline it twice.
The man is a father(of one.)
subject linking verb
Identifying S-LV-C patterns
How to identify these patterns?
3. Identify the complement of the
sentence and underline it once.
The man is a father(of one.)
subject linking verb complement
Identifying S-LV-C patterns
There are two kinds of complements:
1. Predicate nominative
Mae is the new student in the class.
They are the class officers.
Identifying S-LV-C patterns
There are two kinds of complements:
2. Predicate adjective
Mae is diligent.
They are strict.
Identifying S-LV-C patterns

The man is a father of one.


subject linking verb complemen
t
PREDICATE NOMINATIVE
Take a closer look!
Let’s play
SENTENCE BINGO!
Identifying S-LV-C patterns
Instructions:
1. A picture is shown.
2. Write 3 sentences that describes the
picture using the S-LV-C pattern on a
provided piece of paper. 15 seconds is
allotted for this.
3. After the time allotted, groups raise their
paper.
4. First group to start the Bingo is selected.
Identifying S-LV-C patterns
Instructions – Elimination Process:
5. The first group reveals their sentences.
6. If other groups have the same sentence
as the first group, they raise their paper.
7. All groups having the same sentence
cross it out.
8. An answer not crossed out is equivalent
to one point.
9. Group with the most point wins.
Let’s start!
Thank you for engaging!
Test your knowledge!
Subject Linking verb Complement
Mark Am Sweet
I is Pale
Jenny Are Teacher
Watermelon Was Pretty
Penguin Were Classmate
parents Seem Happy
This Taste Intelligent
computers Feel Nurse
You Grow student
He Remain Technician

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