Sentence Diagramming: Pattern #2
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Subject Predicate
NP be ADV/TP Sentence Pattern #1
Sentence Pattern #1 NP be ADV/TP
Variations NP be ADV/TP adjective determiner
More Variations Ger und Prep. Obj. Prep.
Madonna is upstairs. Madonna is upstairs
The massive storm is tomorrow.
The meeting is on the roof
NP be ADJ Sentence Pattern #2
Sentence Pattern #2 The adjective is functioning as a Subjective Complement A complementary phrase that refers to the subject A sentence fits this pattern if it passes this test: NP = ADJ
Examples Brandon is sweaty. The bread is moldy. Sabrina was taller. Brandon = sweaty The bread is moldy. Bread = moldy Sabrina was taller. Sabrina = taller
Diagramming the Subjective Complement This shows that the following phrase refers back to the subject Predicate Subj. Comp. Subject
Brandon is sweaty. Brandon is sweaty
The girl with the yellow ribbon was short.
Yesterday, the meeting was long.
Review Thomas from the Maze was ugly Today, we are excited. The long run was yesterday. The tedious meeting was very long. The girls talking in the hall are obnoxious.