Analysis of Sentences

I. Simple Sentences

A simple sentence is made up of a subject-main verb combination (either or both of which may be compound).

A simple sentence can be very short, or it can be quite long. The following examples are both simple sentences:
  1. Time flies.
  2. The great prominence of the need for love and belongingness is illustrated by the pervasiveness of love-oriented themes in our literature and music.

Task 1 : Simple Sentences

Analyze the sentences below by marking the sentence parts as indicated in the following. Use this marking system as you analyze sentences throughout this worksheet.
[S subjects]
 [V verbs]
Example
  1. He made her happy with the gift. [S He] [V made] her happy with the gift.
  2. The most expensive prize will most definitely be our gold watch. The most expensive [S prize] [V will most definitely be] our gold watch.

    Note: make sure you insert ONE space between elements such as [...] [...].

1. Jane, Yoko and Brian are exchange students in our university.
2. The highly skilled and dedicated workers will have completed the construction project before March 15.
3. I gave him some money for his education and encouraged him to study hard for his future.
4. Some British generals considered the attack a mistake.
5. Changes to reservations or cancellations must be made at the ticket office at least three hours prior to departure of the original flight.
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