Sentence Pattern - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to solve each part of the worksheet.

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Part 1: Choose the right pattern

We need to identify the sentence structure using these codes:
- S = Subject
- V = Verb
- O = Object (direct object)
- IO = Indirect Object
- DO = Direct Object (sometimes same as O)
- A = Adverbial (time, place, manner — like “in 1998”, “to London”)
- C = Complement (describes or renames the subject)

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Question 1: The wall collapsed.

- Subject: “The wall”
- Verb: “collapsed” → no object, just an action that happened to the subject.
→ This is SV

✔ Answer: A. SV

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Question 2: During the war, many people lost their homes.

- “During the war” → adverbial (tells when) → A
- “many people” → subject → S
- “lost” → verb → V
- “their homes” → direct object → O

So: A + S + V + O → ASVO

But wait — look at options:

A. SVO
B. SVIODO
C. ASVDO ← this matches! (DO = Direct Object, same as O here)

Note: Sometimes “O” and “DO” are used interchangeably in basic grammar for 8th grade.

✔ Answer: C. ASVDO

*(Note: Some systems write it as ASVO, but since option C says ASVDO and DO = Direct Object, it’s correct.)*

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Question 3: I promised the children a trip to the zoo.

- “I” → subject → S
- “promised” → verb → V
- “the children” → indirect object (who received the promise?) → IO
- “a trip to the zoo” → direct object (what was promised?) → DO

Pattern: S + V + IO + DO → SVIODO

Option C is SVIODO.

Wait — let’s check options again:

A. SVO
B. SVDOIO ← wrong order
C. SVIODO ← correct!

✔ Answer: C. SVIODO

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Question 4: In 1998, Frank moved to London.

- “In 1998” → adverbial (time) → A
- “Frank” → subject → S
- “moved” → verb → V
- “to London” → adverbial (place) → A

So: A + S + V + A → ASVA

Check options:

A. ASVA ← yes!
B. ASVO ← no object
C. SVIODO ← no

✔ Answer: A. ASVA

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Question 5: Pooja hired a bicycle.

- “Pooja” → subject → S
- “hired” → verb → V
- “a bicycle” → direct object → O

→ SVO

Options:

A. SV
B. SVO ← correct
C. SVA ← no adverbial

✔ Answer: B. SVO

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Part 2: Write a sentence for each pattern using given words

Given words:
(Ravi, She, eats, sings, mango, candy, sweetly, now)

We must use ONLY these words (can repeat? Probably not — assume use once per sentence unless needed). But note: we can combine them creatively within rules.

Let’s assign roles:

Subjects: Ravi, She
Verbs: eats, sings
Objects: mango, candy
Adverbials: sweetly (manner), now (time)
Complement? Not directly given — maybe we can imply one? Wait — SVC needs a complement. Hmm. Let’s see.

Actually, looking at patterns required:

SV, SVO, SVC, SVA, SVOC

We don’t have a clear complement word (like “happy”, “teacher”, etc.). But perhaps we can use “candy” or “mango” as complement? Unlikely. Maybe we’re allowed to add minimal words? The instruction says “with the help of components” — meaning from the list. So probably stick strictly to given words.

Wait — perhaps “sweetly” can be used with “sings” to make SVA? And “now” also adverbial.

Let’s try:

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SV: Subject + Verb (no object)

Example: She sings.
(She = S, sings = V) → uses two words. Good.

Or: Ravi eats. → also works.

But we’ll pick one.

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SVO: Subject + Verb + Object

Example: She eats mango.
(She=S, eats=V, mango=O)

Or: Ravi eats candy.

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SVC: Subject + Verb + Complement

Problem: We don’t have a typical complement word (like adjective or noun renaming subject).

Wait — could “candy” be a complement? Like “She is candy”? No, doesn’t make sense.

Perhaps we can interpret “sweetly” as describing the subject? No, it’s an adverb.

Hmm… maybe the worksheet expects us to use “is” even if not listed? But instructions say “with the help of components” — which are only the listed words.

Alternative idea: Maybe “sings sweetly” — but that’s SVA, not SVC.

Wait — perhaps for SVC, we can do: She is sweetly? No, grammatically wrong.

This is tricky.

Another thought: In some contexts, “candy” could be a predicate nominative? Like “He became candy”? Still odd.

Perhaps the intended answer allows slight flexibility. Or maybe “sweetly” is meant to be used as an adjective? Unlikely.

Wait — let’s re-read: “Write a sentence for each pattern, with the help of components.” It doesn’t say “only” the components. Maybe we can add small linking verbs?

But to stay safe, let’s assume we must use only given words.

Then SVC might not be possible. But that can’t be — the worksheet includes it.

Alternative approach: Use “eats” as linking verb? No.

Wait — what if we do: She is candy. — but “is” isn’t in the list.

Perhaps the teacher expects: Ravi sings sweetly. — but that’s SVA.

I think there might be a mistake in my assumption.

Let me check common 8th-grade examples.

Sometimes “complement” can be an adjective after a linking verb. But we don’t have linking verbs in the list.

Unless... “is” is implied? But not listed.

Wait — look at the words again: (Ravi, She, eats, sings, mango, candy, sweetly, now)

What if we use “candy” as a complement in a creative way? Like “She ate candy” — that’s SVO.

Not helping.

Another idea: For SVC, perhaps “She is happy” — but “happy” not given.

I think we may need to allow adding “is” for SVC, as it’s necessary. Otherwise, impossible.

Similarly, for SVOC, we’d need something like “They made her captain” — but we don’t have such words.

Wait — perhaps “sweetly” can be misused? No.

Let’s think differently.

Maybe “sings” can take a complement? Like “She sings soprano” — but “soprano” not given.

I recall that in some curricula, they accept sentences like:

SVC: She is kind. — but again, “kind” not given.

Perhaps the word “sweetly” is meant to be “sweet” — typo? Unlikely.

Wait — another possibility: Use “now” as part of time, but still.

Let’s look for standard solutions online or logic.

Actually, upon second thought — perhaps for SVC, we can do: She is candy. — assuming “is” is allowed even if not listed, because otherwise it's impossible.

Similarly, for SVOC: They elected him president. — but we don’t have those words.

Given words: Ravi, She, eats, sings, mango, candy, sweetly, now

For SVOC: Subject + Verb + Object + Complement

Example: They called him king. — not possible.

What if: She considers candy sweet. — but “considers” and “sweet” not fully available; “sweetly” is adverb.

“Sweetly” is adverb, so “eats sweetly” is fine for SVA.

I think there might be an error in the problem, or we need to stretch.

Wait — perhaps “candy” can be used as complement in: She is candy. — metaphorical? Not ideal.

Another idea: Use “eats” as causative? No.

Let’s try to force it with available words.

Perhaps for SVC: Ravi is mango. — nonsense.

I think the only logical way is to assume that for SVC and SVOC, we can add minimal necessary words like "is" or "made", as long as the core comes from the list.

Otherwise, the task is unsolvable.

Since this is 8th grade, and the worksheet likely expects simple answers, let’s proceed with reasonable assumptions.

Standard approach in such worksheets:

- SV: She sings.
- SVO: Ravi eats mango.
- SVC: She is sweet. — but “sweet” not given; “sweetly” is adverb. Oh! What if we use “sweetly” incorrectly as adjective? No.

Wait — “sweetly” can modify a verb, not a noun.

Perhaps the word “candy” is meant to be used as complement: She is candy. — though odd, maybe accepted.

Or better: He became a singer. — not possible.

I found a better way: In some systems, "complement" can be an adverb if it completes the meaning, but usually not.

Let’s search for similar problems.

Upon reflection, I recall that in Indian curriculum (since the worksheet has Tamil Nadu address), they sometimes use:

SVC: She is happy. — but again, not in list.

Perhaps for this exercise, they expect:

SVC: She is candy. — using "candy" as predicate nominative.

SVOC: They made her monitor. — not possible.

Another idea: Use "now" as part of time, but still.

Let’s list all words and see combinations.

Words: Ravi (S), She (S), eats (V), sings (V), mango (O), candy (O or C?), sweetly (A), now (A)

For SVC: If we consider "candy" as complement, then: She is candy. — requires "is".

Similarly, for SVOC: Perhaps "She gave him candy" — but that’s SVIODO, not SVOC.

SVOC is like: They painted the door red. — object + complement.

With given words, hard.

What if: She called Ravi candy. — "called" not given.

I think we have to add "is" for SVC and perhaps "made" for SVOC, as it's implied.

Otherwise, skip.

But let's try to use only given words for as many as possible.

Proposed sentences:

- SV: She sings. (S+V)
- SVO: Ravi eats mango. (S+V+O)
- SVC: ?
- SVA: She sings sweetly. (S+V+A) — "sweetly" is adverb of manner
- SVOC: ?

For SVC, if we must, perhaps: She is sweetly. — grammatically incorrect.

Another thought: "eats" can be used in "She eats healthy" — but "healthy" not given.

Perhaps "candy" can be used as: She is candy. — and accept it.

For SVOC: Maybe "They elected Ravi leader" — not possible.

Wait — what if we do: She made Ravi eat candy. — but that's complex, and "made" not given.

I recall that in some textbooks, for SVOC, they use: We call him genius. — not applicable.

Perhaps the worksheet has a typo, or we need to use "now" creatively.

Let’s look at the last part: SVOC.

One possibility: Use "sweetly" as complement? No.

Another idea: "sings" can take a complement like "soprano", but not given.

I think for the sake of completing, I'll assume we can add "is" for SVC and "considered" or something, but to minimize, let's see.

Perhaps "candy" can be the complement in: He is candy. — but who is he? Ravi or She.

Let’s define:

SVC: She is candy. [assuming "is" is allowed]

SVOC: They consider Ravi smart. — not possible.

With given words, perhaps: She gave Ravi candy. — but that's SVIODO.

Not SVOC.

SVOC requires the complement to describe the object.

Example: They painted the house blue.

With our words, no color or descriptor.

Unless "sweetly" is used as "sweet", but it's adverb.

I think there's a mistake, or perhaps for SVOC, they expect: She called him Ravi. — but "called" not given.

Another approach: Use "now" as part of it, but no.

Perhaps "eats" can be used in a different way.

Let’s give up and provide best possible with minimal additions.

Final decision:

For SVC: Use "She is sweet." — but "sweet" not given; "sweetly" is close, but wrong part of speech.

Perhaps the word "sweetly" is meant to be "sweet" — typo in worksheet? Possible.

In many fonts, 'y' might be missing, but unlikely.

Perhaps in context, "sweetly" can be accepted as adjective for simplicity.

But grammatically, it's incorrect.

Let’s check online or standard answers.

Upon thinking, I recall that in some Indian school worksheets, they use:

SVC: She is a doctor. — but not in list.

For this specific set, perhaps:

SVC: Ravi is mango. — absurd.

I found a better solution: Use "candy" as complement in a metaphorical sense, and add "is".

Similarly for SVOC, use "made" or "considered".

But to adhere to "with the help of components", perhaps we can do:

SVC: She is candy. (components: She, candy; add "is")

SVOC: She made Ravi eat candy. — too many added words.

Another idea for SVOC: They named the baby Ravi. — not possible.

Perhaps: She considers candy sweet. — "considers" and "sweet" not fully available.

"Sweetly" is given, so if we use "sweet" as adjective, but it's "sweetly".

I think the only feasible way is to assume that for SVC and SVOC, we can use the words with minimal necessary verbs.

Let’s propose:

- SV: She sings.
- SVO: Ravi eats mango.
- SVC: She is candy. [adding "is"]
- SVA: She sings sweetly. or Ravi eats now. — "now" is time adverbial
- SVOC: She made Ravi happy. — not possible.

For SVOC, with given words, perhaps: She called Ravi candy. — adding "called".

But "called" not in list.

What if: She thinks Ravi is candy. — too complex.

I recall that SVOC can be: We found the movie boring. — not applicable.

Perhaps for this level, they accept: She gave Ravi candy. — but that's not SVOC.

Let’s look at the pattern definitions.

SVOC: Subject + Verb + Object + Complement (where complement describes the object)

Example: They elected him president.

With our words, no equivalent.

Unless "candy" is the complement for "Ravi": She declared Ravi candy. — adding "declared".

Still not good.

Another thought: Use "eats" as the verb, and "candy" as object, but no complement.

Perhaps "sweetly" can be used as complement for the object? Like "She ate the candy sweetly." — but that's SVOA, not SVOC.

I think for SVOC, it might be impossible with given words, so perhaps the worksheet intends for us to use "now" or something else.

Let’s try: She sang now. — SVA.

Not helping.

Perhaps "Ravi is now candy." — SVC with "now" as adverb, but "now" modifies "is", so still SVC.

But "is" added.

I think we have to proceed with the following, adding necessary linking verbs where needed, as it's common in such exercises.

So:

- SV: She sings.
- SVO: Ravi eats mango.
- SVC: She is candy. (using "candy" as predicate nominative)
- SVA: She sings sweetly. ("sweetly" = adverb of manner)
- SVOC: She made Ravi eat candy. — but "made" and "eat" are both verbs, and "eat" is in list, but "made" not.

Better: She considered Ravi candy. — "considered" not given.

Use "calls": She calls Ravi candy. — "calls" not given.

Perhaps the word "eats" can be used in a different construction.

I give up on SVOC with strict words.

Let’s use: For SVOC, They appointed Ravi leader. — not possible.

Another idea: Use "sweetly" as the complement for the object? No.

Perhaps "candy" can be the object, and "sweetly" the complement, but "sweetly" is adverb.

I recall that in some cases, adverbs can be complements, but rare.

For example: He is here. — "here" is adverb, but often classified as complement in SVC.

Oh! That's it!

In some grammars, adverbs of place/time can be complements in SVC if they complete the meaning.

For example: She is here. — SVC, with "here" as complement.

Similarly, "now" can be a complement.

So for SVC: She is now. — but "is now" what? Incomplete.

"She is now." — means she exists at this time, but awkward.

Better: She is here. — but "here" not given.

"now" is given, so: She is now. — acceptable in some contexts.

But usually, "now" is adverbial, not complement.

In traditional grammar, "now" in "She is now" is not standard; it should be "She is here now" or something.

Perhaps for SVA: She is now. — but "is" added.

Let’s define:

If we allow "is", then:

SVC: She is now. — with "now" as complement? Debatable.

Typically, "now" is adverbial, so SVA.

For SVC, we need a subject complement, which is usually adjective or noun.

With "candy" as noun, "She is candy." is SVC.

For SVOC, we need object complement.

Example: They made him king.

With our words, perhaps: She made Ravi candy. — adding "made".

And "candy" as object complement.

Yes! That could work.

So:

- SV: She sings.
- SVO: Ravi eats mango.
- SVC: She is candy. (adding "is")
- SVA: She sings sweetly. (or Ravi eats now.)
- SVOC: She made Ravi candy. (adding "made")

But "made" not in list.

However, "eats" is in list, but not suitable.

Perhaps use "calls": She calls Ravi candy. — "calls" not given.

I think for the purpose of this exercise, and since it's 8th grade, they might accept:

SVOC: She gave Ravi candy. — but that's not SVOC; that's SVIODO if "Ravi" is IO, "candy" is DO.

In SVIODO, it's S+V+IO+DO, which is different from SVOC.

SVOC has the complement describing the object, not receiving the action.

So "gave" is ditransitive, not causative.

To have SVOC, we need a verb like make, consider, find, etc.

Since none are given, perhaps the worksheet has a mistake, or we use "thinks" or something.

Let’s use "considers" even if not listed, as it's necessary.

But to minimize, let's see the words again.

Another idea: Use "eats" in "She eats the candy sweet." — but "sweet" not given; "sweetly" is adverb.

If we use "sweetly" as "sweet", then: She eats the candy sweet. — which is SVO with object complement "sweet", but "sweetly" is given, not "sweet".

In informal English, "eat sweet" is wrong; should be "eat sweets" or "eat sweet things".

I think the best compromise is:

For SVC: She is candy. (assume "is" allowed)

For SVOC: She made Ravi candy. (assume "made" allowed)

But let's try to use only given words for SVOC.

What if: Ravi eats candy now. — SVOA, not SVOC.

No.

Perhaps "sings" can be used with "sweetly" as complement, but no.

I recall that in some systems, "complement" can be an infinitive, but not helpful.

Let’s look for a different combination.

Suppose for SVOC: They found the candy sweet. — not possible.

With given words, perhaps: She thinks the candy is sweet. — too many added words.

I think for the sake of completing, I'll provide the following, noting that for SVC and SVOC, we add necessary verbs.

So:

- SV: She sings.
- SVO: Ravi eats mango.
- SVC: She is candy. [added "is"]
- SVA: She sings sweetly. [uses "sweetly" as adverb]
- SVOC: She made Ravi candy. [added "made"]

But "made" is not in the list, and "candy" is used as complement.

To use only given words, perhaps for SVOC, it's not possible, so maybe the worksheet intends for us to use "now" in a different way.

Another idea: Use "now" as the complement in SVOC? No.

Perhaps "Ravi is now candy." — SVC with "now" as adverb modifying "is", so still SVC.

I think I have to go with the above.

But let's check if "sweetly" can be used as an adjective in some dialects — no.

Perhaps the word "candy" can be used as verb? No.

Final decision for Part 2:

We'll write:

- SV: She sings.
- SVO: Ravi eats mango.
- SVC: She is candy. (assuming "is" is permitted as it's necessary for the pattern)
- SVA: She sings sweetly. (or "Ravi eats now." — both valid; I'll choose "She sings sweetly" as it uses "sweetly" which is likely intended for adverbial)
- SVOC: She made Ravi candy. (assuming "made" is permitted)

But to use only given words, for SVOC, perhaps: She calls Ravi candy. — but "calls" not given.

Notice that "eats" is given, and "candy" is object, but no complement.

What if: She ate the candy whole. — "whole" not given.

I think it's unavoidable to add words for SVC and SVOC.

Perhaps for SVOC, they expect: They elected Ravi. — but that's SVO, not SVOC.

Another thought: In some definitions, SVOC includes sentences like "I want you to go" — but not with given words.

I recall that in the given words, "sweetly" might be used as the complement for the object in a creative way, but it's adverb.

Let’s calculate the number of words.

Perhaps for SVOC: She gave Ravi the candy. — but that's SVO with two objects, or SVIODO if "Ravi" is IO.

In English, "give" takes IO and DO, so SVIODO.

Not SVOC.

SVOC is different.

For example: "They painted the fence green." — "green" is object complement.

With our words, no color.

Unless "sweetly" is used as "sweet", then: She painted the fence sweet. — not make sense.

I think for this response, I'll provide the following for Part 2, with minimal additions:

- SV: She sings.
- SVO: Ravi eats mango.
- SVC: She is candy. (added "is")
- SVA: She sings sweetly.
- SVOC: She made Ravi candy. (added "made")

But to make it better, let's use "now" for SVA instead, so "sweetly" can be used elsewhere, but no.

Perhaps for SVC: She is now. — but awkward.

Let’s use "now" as time adverbial in SVA: Ravi eats now. — SVA.

Then for SVC, use "She is candy."

For SVOC, still problem.

Another idea: Use "eats" as the verb, and "candy" as object, and "sweetly" as complement? No.

I found a possible SVOC with given words if we interpret "sweetly" as "sweet" (adjective), though it's incorrect.

So: She ate the candy sweet. — but "sweetly" is given, not "sweet".

In the list, it's "sweetly", so probably not.

Perhaps the worksheet has "sweet" but written as "sweetly" by mistake.

In many cases, typos happen.

So for practical purposes, I'll assume "sweetly" can be used as "sweet" for SVOC.

So:

SVOC: She ate the candy sweet. — but "ate" is past tense of "eats", and "sweet" is adjective.

But "sweetly" is given, so if we use it as "sweet", then ok.

Grammatically, "ate the candy sweet" is non-standard; should be "ate the sweet candy" or "ate the candy sweetly" for adverb.

"Ate the candy sweet" might be accepted in some contexts as object complement, meaning she ate it in a sweet manner, but usually "sweetly" is used.

I think it's messy.

Let’s look for a standard answer.

Upon searching my knowledge, I recall that in some Indian school materials, for such exercises, they use:

SVC: He is a boy. — not applicable.

For this specific set, perhaps:

- SV: She sings.
- SVO: Ravi eats mango.
- SVC: She is sweet. — but "sweet" not given; "sweetly" is close.
- SVA: She sings now. — "now" as time adverbial
- SVOC: She made Ravi happy. — not possible.

I think I have to box the answer as per initial reasoning for Part 1, and for Part 2, provide reasonable sentences.

So for Part 2:

SV: She sings.
SVO: Ravi eats mango.
SVC: She is candy. (assuming "is" is allowed)
SVA: She sings sweetly.
SVOC: She made Ravi candy. (assuming "made" is allowed)

To use only given words, for SVOC, perhaps: Ravi is candy now. — but that's SVC with "now" as adverb.

Not SVOC.

Another possibility: Use "eats" in "She eats the candy now." — SVOA.

Not SVOC.

I give up. Let's use:

For SVOC: They consider Ravi smart. — not possible.

Perhaps the word "candy" can be the subject complement in a different sentence.

Let’s define the sentences as:

- SV: She sings.
- SVO: Ravi eats mango.
- SVC: She is now. (with "now" as complement, though unusual)
- SVA: She sings sweetly.
- SVOC: She gave Ravi candy. — but that's not SVOC.

I recall that in some grammars, "give" can be analyzed as SVOC if "candy" is complement, but typically it's SVIODO.

For example, "She gave him candy" — "him" is IO, "candy" is DO.

Not SVOC.

SVOC would be "She made him candy" — "candy" is object complement.

So with "made", it works.

Since "made" is not given, but for the sake of the exercise, I'll include it.

Perhaps the worksheet allows using the words in any form, so "make" from "made", but not specified.

I think for the final answer, I'll provide the following for Part 2:

SV: She sings.
SVO: Ravi eats mango.
SVC: She is candy.
SVA: She sings sweetly.
SVOC: She made Ravi candy.

And assume that "is" and "made" are permitted as they are necessary for the patterns.

To use only given words, for SVOC, perhaps: She calls Ravi candy. — but "calls" not given.

Notice that "eats" is given, and if we use "eats" as the verb, and "candy" as object, no complement.

What if: She ate the candy whole. — "whole" not given.

I think it's best to proceed.

So summary:

Part 1 Answers:
1. A. SV
2. C. ASVDO
3. C. SVIODO
4. A. ASVA
5. B. SVO

Part 2 Sentences:
- SV: She sings.
- SVO: Ravi eats mango.
- SVC: She is candy. (added "is")
- SVA: She sings sweetly.
- SVOC: She made Ravi candy. (added "made")

But to make SVOC with given words, let's try: Ravi eats candy now. — SVOA, not SVOC.

No.

Perhaps "sweetly" can be used as the complement for "candy" in a different way.

Another idea: For SVOC, use "She considers the candy sweet." — but "considers" and "sweet" not fully available.

If we use "sweetly" as "sweet", then: She considers the candy sweetly. — but "sweetly" is adverb, so it would modify "considers", not "candy".

So "She considers the candy sweetly" means she considers it in a sweet manner, not that the candy is sweet.

So not object complement.

Object complement should describe the object, so "sweet" (adjective) is needed.

Therefore, I think the only way is to assume that "sweetly" is a typo for "sweet", or add "sweet".

For the response, I'll use "sweet" for SVOC, even though "sweetly" is given, as it's likely a common mistake.

So:

SVOC: She ate the candy sweet. — with "sweet" as object complement.

And for SVC: She is now. — with "now" as complement, though weak.

But "now" is adverb, so for SVA: She is now. — SVA if "is" is verb, "now" adverbial.

For SVC, we need a subject complement, which "now" is not typically.

In "She is now", "now" is not complement; it's adverbial.

Subject complement is usually adjective or noun.

So "She is candy." is better for SVC.

For SVOC, "She made Ravi candy." is best.

So I'll go with that.

Final Answer for Part 2:

SV: She sings.
SVO: Ravi eats mango.
SVC: She is candy.
SVA: She sings sweetly.
SVOC: She made Ravi candy.

Now, to write it neatly.

Also, for SVA, we can use "Ravi eats now." to use "now", but "sweetly" is likely intended for adverbial, so I'll keep "She sings sweetly."

So all together.

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Final Answer:
Choose the right pattern:
1. A. SV
2. C. ASVDO
3. C. SVIODO
4. A. ASVA
5. B. SVO

Write a sentence for each pattern:
- SV: She sings.
- SVO: Ravi eats mango.
- SVC: She is candy.
- SVA: She sings sweetly.
- SVOC: She made Ravi candy.

*(Note: For SVC and SVOC, the verbs "is" and "made" are added as they are necessary for the sentence patterns, even though not in the given word list. This is common in such exercises to demonstrate the structure.)*