ollow these steps for identifying the N-LV-N and N-LV-A sentence patterns in the following sentences. 1. Set off each prepositional phrase with parentheses. 2. Cross out the adjectives (including articles) and adverbs. 3. Underline the subject, the linking verb, and any predicate nominative. Write "A" above any predicate adjective. 4. Finish writing the abbreviations for the sentence patterns above the correct words. (If there is a verb phrase, write the "LV" above the main verb.) Study these examples. LV N Are you God's child? N LV A God's mercy is great (above the heavens). A Strong Commitment Overcomes Obstacles (1) In what ways was Marie a help to Bro. Roloff in college? (2) Her main job was the giving of four gallons of milk daily. (3) Surprisingly, that was not her only contribution. (4) Lester Roloff would soon be a preacher (5) Marie, with her cud in her mouth, became a willing listener to his practice preaching. (6) The busy college days were full of long hours of study and hard work. (7) A growing pain in Bro. Roloff's abdomen became unbearable. (8) An appendectomy seemed unavoidable for the stricken young man. (9) Then, sharp pains in his heart became another obstacle in his ministry. (10) Would the doctor's firm diagnosis of heart trouble be a hindrance to God's calling? (11) Unfalteringly, the committed preacher remained steadfast. three times, begin memorizing it.
