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Verb Patterns

Verb Patterns. “To be” and linking Verbs. “To be”. English sentences in which the main verb is a form of “to be” am, is, are, was, were, will be, etc. Pattern I “to be” + adverb of time or place ( AdvTP ) Susan will be. late. very. “To be”.

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Verb Patterns

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  1. Verb Patterns “To be” and linking Verbs

  2. “To be” • English sentences in which the main verb is a form of “to be” • am, is, are, was, were, will be, etc. Pattern I “to be” + adverb of time or place (AdvTP) Susan will be late very

  3. “To be” • Pattern II – “to be” + subject complement that is an adjective describing the subject Samuel was thoughtful sister be unhappy. My Note: AAVE

  4. “to be” • Pattern III – “to be” + a subject complement that is a noun renaming the subject. Henry was doctor family our

  5. Linking Verb • Pattern IV – linking verb + subject complement that is an adjective describing the subject cousin appears upset at very Her news the Some will diagram the adverb prep phrase under the subject complement

  6. Linking Verb • Pattern V – linking verb + subject complement that is a noun renaming the subject. aunt will become professor my Their

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