English Structure
Subject + Verb
Subject+Verb + Subject Complement
Subject + Verb + Direct ObjectI know his address. Mohan opened the door
Subject + verb + D.O + I.OI lent her my pen
S+V+D.O+Prep.+prep. ObjectI lent my pen to a friend of mine
S+V+N/P+AdjectiveThe boy pushed the door open. She washed the plates clean. I like my coffee strong.
S+V+Prep.+Prep. ObjectWe are waiting for suresh. He agreed to our proposal. His uncle met with an accident.
S+V+ to-infinitiveShe wants to go. I forgot to post the letter. He fears to speak in public.
S+V+N/P + that-clauseHe told me that he was coming on Sunday.
S+V+Interrogative + clauseI asked where he was going.
S+V+N/P+Interrogative+clauseI showed them how they should do it.
S+V+Interrogative+to-infinitiveI don’t know how to do it.
S+V+N/P+Interrogative + to-infinitiveI shall show you how to operate it. We asked him where to get tickets
S+V+ N/P + to-infinitiveWe asked him to go. She advised him to study medicine.
S+V+GerundShe began singing. You mustn’t miss seeing him.
S+V+N/P+Present Participle.I saw him crossing the road. We smell sth burning.
S+V+N/P+Plain InfinitiveI saw him go out. We heard her sing.
S+V+N/P + Past ParticipleI heard my name called. I want this letter typed. We had his suit cleaned.
S+V+N/P+(to be +) complement (Adjective, Adj. phrase or noun.People supposed him to be a patriot. We thought him to be foolish
S+V+that-clause (object of the verb) I suppose (that) he is not at home. I expect it will rain.
