How to Diagram Sentences 9H English Ms. Bauer. What is a sentence diagram and why use them? A sentence diagram is a visual representation of a sentence’s.

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How to Diagram Sentences 9H English Ms. Bauer

What is a sentence diagram and why use them? A sentence diagram is a visual representation of a sentence’s grammatical parts. A sentence diagram is a visual representation of a sentence’s grammatical parts. Diagramming sentences allows you to understand the purpose of each word in more depth. Diagramming sentences allows you to understand the purpose of each word in more depth. By diagramming sentences, you will gain a deeper understanding of how words fit togethe r and an ability to craft a variety of grammatically-correct sentences. By diagramming sentences, you will gain a deeper understanding of how words fit togethe r and an ability to craft a variety of grammatically-correct sentences.

What are the parts of a sentence? Sentence PartDefinitionQuestion to Ask SubjectThe noun that the sentence discusses; The topic of the sentence. What is the person/place/thing that this sentence is about? VerbThe main action word in the sentence. What is the action or state of being in the sentence? Direct ObjectA word or phrase following an action verb that describes the action The subject did what ? Indirect ObjectA word or phrase that describes to whom an action is being done The subject did what to whom ?

What are the parts of a sentence? Sentence PartDefinitionQuestion to Ask Subject Complement A word that follows a linking verb to describe the subject (to be, to become, to seem, etc.) The subject is what? Object Complement A word that describes a direct object The direct object is what?

How do I diagram a sentence? First, identify the subject and the predicate of the sentence. First, identify the subject and the predicate of the sentence. The subject is the main noun in the sentence. The subject is the main noun in the sentence. The predicate is the word or phrase containing: The predicate is the word or phrase containing: The verb of the sentence The verb of the sentence Direct and indirect objects Direct and indirect objects Object complements, or words that describe the objects Object complements, or words that describe the objects Then, identify any of the other sentence parts that may appear. Then, identify any of the other sentence parts that may appear.

Andre is cheerful. Subject? Subject? Andre Andre Predicate? Predicate? Is cheerful Is cheerful Verb? Verb? Is (linking verb) Is (linking verb) Subject Complement? Cheerful

Ian gave his bike to his younger brother. Subject? Subject? Ian Ian Predicate? Predicate? Gave his bike to his younger brother Gave his bike to his younger brother Verb? Verb? Gave Gave Direct Object? Bike Indirect Object? Brother

Ms. Bauer finds cats adorable. Subject? Subject? Ms. Bauer Ms. Bauer Predicate? Predicate? Finds cats adorable Finds cats adorable Verb? Verb? Finds Finds Direct Object? Cats Object Complement? Adorable

How do I diagram a sentence? A vertical line ALWAYS separates the subject from the predicate, no matter how complex the predicate is. SubjectPredicate. We walked.teachergave test. The a

How do I diagram a sentence? Basic Formulas: Linking Verb Sentence SubjectLinking VerbSubject Complement Andreischeerful.

How do I diagram a sentence? Basic Formulas: Direct Objects SubjectVerbDirect Object Ian loves bikes.

How do I diagram a sentence? Basic Formulas: Indirect Objects SubjectVerbDirect Object Indirect Object Indirect Object Ian gave bike Kevin Kevin his

How do I diagram a sentence? Basic Formulas: Object Complements SubjectVerbDOComplement Ms. Bauer finds cats adorable.

How do I diagram a sentence? Basic Formulas: Adjectives and Adverbs SubjectVerbDirect Object Girl answered questions adj adv adj Young quickly the The tough

How do I diagram a sentence? Basic Formulas: Prepositional Phrases SubjectVerb I ate cafeteria. the in noun Prep

How do I diagram a sentence? What if there are multiple subjects? Subject 1 Subject 2 Verb Bridget Allison walked and school to

How do I diagram a sentence? Resources for More Detailed Information: Capitol Community College Guide: Capitol Community College Guide: diagrams.htm diagrams.htm Dr. L. Kip Wheeler’s Guide: Dr. L. Kip Wheeler’s Guide: