- This particular bird grows large quickly.
- Mockingbirds appear gray in color with white patches on the wings.
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Underline the verb in each sentence. Label the sentence patterns S-InV, S-TrV-DO, or S-TrV-IO-DO. Above each word of the sentence pattern, write its label.
- The scientific name of the mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos, translates as "many-tongued animal."
- This little creature can mimic the songs of at least thirty other birds.
- This talent gives the mockingbird his name.
- In addition, these "mockers" can reproduce the sounds of animals and man-made devices, such as musical instruments, chainsaws, and creaky hinges.
- One mockingbird imitated the songs of thirty-two birds in ten minutes.
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Underline the verb in each sentence. Label the sentence patterns S-InV, S-TrV-DO, or S-TrV-IO-DO. Above each word of the sentence pattern, write its label.