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Please observe below Clause Pattern:

SVC: Link/Link-like verb + Describer complement (= Noun phrase)

Below verbs can be used to form above pattern: 

appear (like/to be), become, constitute, end up, feel (like), form, look (like), make, part, prove (to be), remain, represent, seem, sound (like), turn, turnout, sound, wind up.

E.g.:

1.      That appeared (like/to be) a good suggestion.

2.      He’s become an authority on this subject.

3.      What they’ve done really constitutes an offense.

4.      His business failed, and he ended up a beggar.

5.      When she said that, he felt (like) a fool.

6.      This design formed the basis for that painting.

7.      It looked (like) a fine day when we started out.

8.      He’ll make a good philosopher.

👉 Your task: Using the word list below, compose the one word group of your own.

  • Follow the same pattern as given in the heading.
  • Use the examples as your guide.
  • Use dictionary to form multiple examples. To access the dictionary click the link below:

Cambridge Dictionary

  • Explore the sentence dictionaries below to find ready-made examples:

sentencedict.com

sentence.yourdictionary.com

1.      Appear (like/to be):

2.      Become:

3.      Constitute:

4.      end up:

5.      feel (like):

6.      form:

7.      look (like):

8.      make:

9.      part:

10.   prove (to be):

11.   remain:

12.   represent:

13.   seem:

14.   sound (like):

15.   turn:

16.   turnout:

17.   sound:

18.   wind up:

Additional exercise: To reinforce pattern into your brain you can practice saying word groups you formed 4-5 times aloud. Use correct pronunciation, use word linking technique, apply stressed timed rhythm.
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