Let’s go step by step to figure out the correct sentence patterns for sentences 17–20.
We’re using this key:
A. S-IV = Subject - Intransitive Verb
B. S-LV-C = Subject - Linking Verb - Complement
C. S-TV-DO = Subject - Transitive Verb - Direct Object
D. S-TV-IO-DO = Subject - Transitive Verb - Indirect Object - Direct Object
E. S-TV-DO-OC = Subject - Transitive Verb - Direct Object - Objective Complement
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Sentence 17: “The teacher appointed Jenny the new representative of their class.”
Break it down:
- Subject: The teacher
- Verb: appointed → transitive (needs an object)
- Who was appointed? Jenny → that’s the direct object
- What was Jenny appointed as? “the new representative” → this describes or renames the direct object → that’s an
objective complement
So pattern: Subject + Transitive Verb + Direct Object + Objective Complement →
E
✔ Answer for 17: E
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Sentence 18: “The result surprised everyone.”
Break it down:
- Subject: The result
- Verb: surprised → transitive (you surprise someone)
- Who was surprised? everyone → direct object
No indirect object, no complement — just subject + verb + direct object →
C
✔ Answer for 18: C
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Sentence 19: “I always call Armi my bessy.”
Break it down:
- Subject: I
- Verb: call → transitive
- Who do I call? Armi → direct object
- What do I call her? “my bessy” → this is renaming or describing the direct object → objective complement
Pattern: Subject + Transitive Verb + Direct Object + Objective Complement →
E
✔ Answer for 19: E
*(Note: “bessy” might be a typo for “bestie”, but we treat it as written.)*
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Sentence 20: “Lee Jong Suk owns the Café 89 Mansion.”
Break it down:
- Subject: Lee Jong Suk
- Verb: owns → transitive (you own something)
- What does he own? the Café 89 Mansion → direct object
No other objects or complements → just Subject + Transitive Verb + Direct Object →
C
✔ Answer for 20: C
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Final Answer:
17. E
18. C
19. E
20. C
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of sentence pattern worksheet with answers.
