Pattern combinations
Pattern combinations
There are six symmetrical combinations of patterns. These are:Pattern combination 1: V; V n
The vase broke.John broke the vase.Pattern combination 2: V prep/adv; V n prep/adv
The boat sailed up the river.We sailed the boat up the river.Pattern combination 3: V adj; V n adj
The door slammed shut.She slammed the door shut.Pattern combination 4: V as adj; V n as adj
We count that score as successful.That score counts as successful.Pattern combination 5: V to-inf; V n to-inf
She trained to compete.They trained her to compete.Pattern combination 6: V ord prep; V n ord prep
They rank sixth in the world.Most people rank them sixth in the world.Pattern combination 7: V prep/adv; V n; V n prep/adv
Light reflects on the water.The mirror reflects light.The glass reflected light onto the wall.Pattern combination 8: V prep/adv; V n
Smoke puffed out of the chimney.The chimney puffed smoke.Pattern combination 9: V adv; V n
This carpet cleans easily.We cleaned the carpet.Pattern combination 10: V adj; V n
The chair folds flat.He folded the chair.