Sentence Diagramming

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Sentence Diagramming

• p. 54 - 57

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Simple Subjects and Verbs
Simple Subjects and Verbs

• The simple subject and verb are written on one
  line (subject first) and separated by a vertical
  line that crosses the main line.
• Windows exploded.

exploded
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Complete Subjects/Predicates

• Adjectives, adverbs, and possessive pronouns are
  written on slanted lines below the words they
  modify
• The atmospheric pressure was falling very
  rapidly.

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Compound Subjects/Verbs

• Split the main line, either on the subject side
  for compound subjects, or on the verb side for
  compound verbs.
• Place conjunctions between the split on a dotted
  line
• Windows and clocks exploded

exploded
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Lets try together

• Trees toppled.
• Trees toppled and fell.
• Houses and trees swayed and crashed.
• Those small dogs are barking loudly.

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Subject Complements

• Predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives
  are written on the main line after the linking
  verb. Separate the complement from the verb with
  a slanted line that does not cross the main line.
• Ex The wind was our enemy.

enemy
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Diagramming Objects

• Direct objects follow the verb, after a vertical
  line that does not cross the main line.
• The tornado destroyed homes.

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Compound Objects

• If a sentence has more than one direct object,
  split the line after the line that shows the
  direct object.
• The boys gave their attention and respect.

attention
The
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Compound Predicates

• If a sentence has a compound predicate, split the
  main line and diagram each line of the split.
• The girls watched their show and ate popcorn.

and
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Indirect Objects

• Indirect objects are written on a horizontal line
  connected to the verb with a slanted line.
• The storm gave townspeople a terrible night.

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Diagramming Practice

• Hurricanes give people warning.
• Floods cause homeowners enormous problems.

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Practice Apply p. 57 Ex. C

• For 1-5, diagram the sentences on the board as
  a class (copy them into your notebook).