I am generally good with grammar, but these types of problems I have not attempted since high school. I have tried to work a few on my own, doing tons of research as a refresher, but I am not certain it is helping. I found a link for the pattern requirements in the assignment, which may assist here.
Part 1 of the assignment requested that we "Draw vertical lines to identify the slot boundaries in the following sentences; label each slot with its form and function. In parentheses at the end of the sentence, identify its sentence pattern". So, there are three parts required: form, function, pattern. I attempted several of these on my own before seeking assistance. I don't know if my efforts will show clearly in this forum, but I hope it will be obvious.
1. After several weeks / on the job / Michael and Nicole / became / great / friends. (V) prep ph prep ph NP Lnk vb adj N prep ph prep ph Comp Sub pred vb subj comp subj comp
2. The librarian / found / me / a brochure and three additional articles. (VIII) NP transV N2 NP3
Subject pred v indirect object comp direct object
3. Eager sunbathers / crowded / the beaches / during / the first warm days in April. (IX)
NP V NP2 obj comp Adj Phrase
Subject pred v Dir Obj ??
4. Our dog often lies on our bed for the whole afternoon. ( )
5. To the insect, a few drops of rain are a flood. ( )
6. The team leader broke down the major goals into three specific areas. ( )
7. My great aunt left her husband a large fortune. ( )
8. The new medication left Georgia weak and drowsy. ( )
9. The dentist's assistant set up an appointment for me for tomorrow. ( )
10. My breath smells badly because of the onions. ( )
11. The new sales manager is by nature gruff and unfriendly. ( )
12. The pickles are next to the condiments. ( )
13. My group lead called my last proposal amazing. ( )
14. The runner from Monaco tripped and fell at the finish line. ( )
15. "A society of sheep begets a government of wolves." (Bertrand de Jouvenal) ( )
16. "Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God." (Karl Barth) ( )
17. The hardness of the peanut butter is proportional to the softness of the bread. ( )
18. "A wide screen makes a bad film worse." (Samuel Goldwyn). ( )
19. The IRS / looked / into the matter. (VII) NP1 trans v NP2
Subject pred vb DO
20. Too many people make money their primary interest. ( )
Part 2 of our assignment requests we break the verb into strings. I have never even attempted this before, so this is completely new. As with Part 1, I made an effort prior to seeking assistance.
1. The students were studying in the lunchroom past progressive + be + -ing + study
2. I have finally found my lost mitten perfect present +
3. I lost it on the first day of classes past perfect + lost
4. Sheila has been skipping classes again
5. She could be in big trouble
6. My hard drive crashed Monday simple past + -ed + crash
7. Chris certainly seems happy in his new office simple present + -ed + happy
8. He will probably be having a party this Monday past progressive + be + -ing + have
9. My roommate may be graduating after only 2 years future progressive + be + -ing + graduate
10. I should have studied longer for this test past + be + -ed + study
If any of these are incorrect, I really need to know. Also, need help sorting through these.