verb types
sentence patterns
noun phrases
100

A verb that is not followed by a noun phrase.

What is an intransitive verb?

100

SUBJ-TV-?-DO

What is IO?

100

English is the official language of England. What is "official language"?

What is PN?

200

A verb that is followed by PN or PA

What is a linking verb?

200

SUBJ-?-Prep

What is IV?

200

Tuxedo cats are the best cats. What is "the best cats"?

What is PA?

300

A verb that is followed by a noun phrase.

What is a transitive verb?

300
SUBJ-TV-DO-?

What is OC?

300

Emma gave me French lessons. What is "me"?

What is IO?

400
My brother is a cook. What kind of verb is is?

What is a linking verb?

400

SUBJ-?-PN

What is LV?

400

I consider Creative Writing my favorite class. What is "my favorite class"?

What is OC?

500

We are going to the movies. What kind of verb is "are going"? ("are" is working as a helping verb.)

What is an intransitive verb?

500

My brother is nice. What is "nice"?

What is a PA?

500

Your friends can influence your style. What is "your style?"

What is DO?