1. Sentence Diagramming p

2. 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.
Windows
exploded

3. 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.
atmospheric
rapidly
pressure
was falling
The
very

4. 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
windows
clocks
and
exploded

5. Let’s try together Trees toppled. Trees toppled and fell.
Houses and trees swayed and crashed.
Those small dogs are barking loudly.

6. 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.
our
Wind
was
The
enemy

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

8. 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
and
boys
their
respect
gave
The

9. 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.
The
girls
popcorn
their
show
ate
watched
and

10. 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.
storm
gave
The
night
terrible a
townspeople

11. Diagramming Practice Hurricanes give people warning.
Floods cause homeowners enormous problems.
Hurricanes
give
warning
people
Floods
cause
problems
homeowners
enormous

12. Practice & Apply p. 57 Ex. C
For # 1-5, diagram the sentences on the board as a class (copy them into your notebook).