10 Basic Statement Sentence Patterns

1. S+V (Subject+Verb):
This pattern consists of a subject and a verb, where the subject performs an action or has a state of being expressed by the verb.
Example: 1. They laugh.
2. He sleeps whenever he is free.
3. The dog barks loudly.
4. A bird flies to the north.
5. She is falling down on the platform.
Some intransitive verbs: Sleep, Run, Laugh, Arrive, Fall, Sing, Swim, Jump, Dance, Cry, Talk, Wander, Relax, Hesitate,
Sneeze, Shiver, Vanish, Smile, Think, Exhale, etc.

2. S+V+O (Subject+Verb+Object):
In this pattern, a subject performs an action on an object.
Examples: 1. He kicked the ball.
2. She ate an apple.
3. They built a sandcastle.
4. We watched a movie.
5. The cat chased a mouse.
Some transitive verb 1s: Eat, Drink, Write, Read, Paint, Cook, Play, Buy, Open, Close, Love, Hate, Need, Teach, Watch,
Catch, Find, Choose, Break, Repair, etc.

3. S+V+IO+DO (Subject+Verb+Indirect Object+Direct Objec t):

This pattern includes a subject, a verb, an indirect object, and a direct object. The indirect object receives the direct object.
Examples: 1. She gave me a book.
2. He sent his friend a letter.
3. They bought their children new toys.
4. We baked our neighbors some cookies.
5. The teacher handed the students their assignments.
Some Transitive verb 2s: Give (Give me the book.), Show (Show him the picture.), Bring (Bring us some food.),
Send (Send her an email.), Offer (Offer them a seat.), Sell (Sell me your car.),
Tell (Tell him the truth.), Lend (Lend me your pen.), Hand (Hand me the document.),
Pass (Pass him the ball.), Buy (Buy me a gift.), Teach (Teach them a lesson.),
Grant (Grant him a scholarship.), Assign (Assign her a task.), Spare (Spare us some time.), Pay
(Pay her the money.), Write (Write me a letter.), Sing (Sing them a song.),
Offer (Offer him a job.),Read (Read her a story.), etc.

4. S+V+DO+Prep+IO (Subject+Verb+Direct Object+Preposition+Indirect Object ):

In this pattern, a subject performs an action on a direct object, followed by a prepositional phrase that indicates the recipient or
beneficiary.
Examples: 1. He sent a letter to his mother.
2. She gave a gift to her friend.
3. They handed the keys to the new owner.
4. We offered our assistance to the victims.
5. The chef served a delicious meal to the guests.

5. S+V+C (Subject+Verb+Complement):
This pattern involves a subject being linked to a complement that describes or renames it. The complement can be an adjective, noun,
or pronoun.
Examples: 1. She is a doctor.
2. He became a famous actor.
3. They seem happy.
4. We feel tired.
5. The flower smells beautiful.
Some linking verbs: Be (He is a doctor.), Become (She became a teacher.), Seem (It seems impossible.),
Appear (He appears happy.), Feel (I feel tired.), Look (She looks confident.),
Sound (The music sounds beautiful.), Taste (The soup tastes delicious.),
Smell (The flowers smell fragrant.), Remain (He remains silent.), Grow (The plant grows tall.),
Turn (The milk turned sour.), Stay (They stayed quiet.), Prove (The evidence proved inconclusive.),
Keep (Keep it simple.), Get (She got angry.), Go (The plan went wrong.),
Come (The opportunity came unexpectedly.), Run (The meeting ran smoothly.),
Die (He died young.), etc.
6. S+V+O+C (Subject+Verb+Object+Complement):
In this pattern, a subject performs an action on an object, and an object complement renames or describes the object.
Examples: 1. They elected him president.
2. We named the baby Sophia.
3. She painted the walls blue.
4. He considered her his best friend.
5. The judges declared the contestant the winner.
Some linking verbs followed by O+C: Find (Find her helpful.), Consider (Consider it necessary.), Make (Make him happy.)
Keep (Keep the room clean.), Label (Label the box fragile.), Paint (Paint the wall red.)
Call (Call her beautiful.), Declare (Declare the event open.), Name (Name the dog Max.)
Appoint (Appoint him responsible.), Elect (Elect her president.), Judge (Judge him guilty.)
Select (Select the best option.), Tag (Tag the item sold.), View (View it positively.)
Regard (Regard her talented.), Label (Label it incorrect.), Consider (Consider him intelligent.)
Brand (Brand it exclusive.), Identify (Identify her as skilled.)

7. S+V+C+Prep+O (Subject+Verb+Complement+Preposition+Objec t):

This pattern includes a subject, a linking verb, a complement, and a prepositional phrase that provides additional information about the
complement.
Examples: 1. I am interested in English.
2. She was fond of her teachers.
3. The volume of a gas is directly proportional to the temperature.
4. He was impatient to his parents.
5 .Mee Mee was afraid of the thunderstorm.
6. It was smart of him to go on vacation.
7. She’s good at skateboarding.
8. He is addicted to playing tennis.
9. Many kids are frightened of clowns.
10. It is thoughtful of passengers to thank their drivers.
11. It is important to him.

8. S+V+Prep+O (Subject+Verb+Preposition+Object):
In this pattern, a subject performs an action followed by a prepositional phrase that functions as the object of the action.
Examples: 1. I need to catch up on my reading before the exam.
2. The teacher called off the class due to the bad weather.
3. The cat knocked over the vase and broke it.
4. We ran out of milk, so I'll have to go to the store.
5. The company is looking to cut back on expenses to increase profits.
6. They turned down my job offer because the salary was too low.
7. I ran into an old friend at the supermarket yesterday.
8. Can you help me figure out this math problem?
9. The concert sold out within hours of the tickets going on sale.
10. The restaurant ran out of my favorite dish, so I had to order something else.
9. It Pattern:
This pattern uses the pronoun "it" as the subject, followed by a verb and an object that refers to the thing or situation being talked
about.
Examples: 1. It is important to finish your homework before going out to play.
2. It is necessary to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle.
3. It is common for people to experience nervousness before a big presentation.
4. It is better to be safe than sorry, so always wear your seatbelt.
5. It is typical for toddlers to throw tantrums during the "terrible twos" phase.
6. It is worth considering all the options before making a decision.
7. It is exciting watching a live sports event.
8. It is true that regular exercise promotes good health.
9. It is correct that eating a balanced diet contributes to overall well-being.
10. It is right that sufficient sleep is important for maintaining optimal health.

10. There Pattern:

In this pattern, the word "there" is used as a subject followed by a verb, and the sentence introduces or points out the
existence or presence of something.
Examples: 1. There is a cat on the roof.
2. There are many books on the shelf.
3. There seems to be a problem with the computer.
4. There came a loud noise from the kitchen.
5. There exists a solution to every problem.
6. There’s something wrong with the child.
7. There is a new set of traffic lights at that intersection.
8. There followed a terrible rumbling noise.
9. There existed at that time an old book shop on the corner of that street.
10. There subsequently developed several problems that no one had foreseen.
11. Once upon a time, there lived a kindly old carpenter in a small cottage on the edge of the forest.
12. There occurred an incident in the town that summer that not a soul living there would ever forget.