1. Sentence Patterns and Verb Formulas
For the following five sentences, provide the sentence pattern. Write out the sentence pattern.
Then write out the tense of the verb and provide the formula.
Example:
Jesse is outside.
Pattern II: NP be ADJ.
Verb tense: present tense.
Verb formula: (present + be)
a. The dog is hiding under the table.
b. That room looks messy.
c. Melinda has watched television.
d. Mice are rodents.
e. An old truck backfired loudly.