Sentence Diagramming for Fun and Profit Ann Jennings subjectpredicatedirect object modifier

Jennings/Sentence Diagramming STC Chicago Overview Review objectives Review terms Review types of sentences Review types of errors Diagram sentences

Jennings/Sentence Diagramming STC Chicago Objectives Learn purpose of sentence diagramming –graphical representation of sentence patterns Learn value of sentence diagramming –clarity, correctness, credibility, conquest Understand physical characteristics of sentence diagramming –as we work

Jennings/Sentence Diagramming STC Chicago Terms Types of sentences –Simple –Compound –Complex Types of errors –Dangling modifier –Misplaced modifier –Faulty parallelism

Jennings/Sentence Diagramming STC Chicago Types of sentences Simple: one independent clause –one subject, one predicate; either or both may be compound Kiran writes. Kiran and Eliza complete projects for their manager. Eliza edits and re-edits product manuals.

Jennings/Sentence Diagramming STC Chicago Types of sentences Compound: at least two independent clauses Kiran writes drafts and Eliza edits them. coordinating conjunction Coordinating conjunctions: FANBOYS — for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

Jennings/Sentence Diagramming STC Chicago Types of sentences Complex: one independent and one or more dependent clauses Although Kiran wanted a raise, his manager resisted. subordinating conjunction

Jennings/Sentence Diagramming STC Chicago Types of errors Dangling modifier: –phrase that falsely seems to be performed by the subject of the independent clause By training Kiran properly, his writing will improve.

Jennings/Sentence Diagramming STC Chicago Types of errors Misplaced modifier: –phrase or adjective incorrectly located near a word it does not modify Blue and tangerine, Kiran loves the new document covers.

Jennings/Sentence Diagramming STC Chicago Types of errors Faulty parallelism: –a break in the grammatical form used to state related items in a series noun gerund infinitive Eliza prefers perfect grammar, receiving clean copy, and to get quick feedback.

Jennings/Sentence Diagramming STC Chicago Diagram sentences Let’s do it!