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Diagramming sentences. direct objects and indirect objects #4. In some sentences with a compound verb, all parts of the verb share a single direct object . To diagram, connect the verb parts back together at the baseline. Then extend the baseline to hold the direct object.
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direct objects and indirect objects #4 • In some sentences with a compound verb, all parts of the verb share a single direct object. To diagram, connect the verb parts back together at the baseline. Then extend the baseline to hold the direct object. part one of compound predicate/verb simple subject direct object conj. part two of compound predicate/verb
Ex: Campers examined and compared maps. examined Campers maps and compared
In other sentences with a compound verb, a direct or indirect object completes only one part of the verb. part one of comp. verb direct object simple subject indirect object conj. part two of comp. verb direct object indirect object
Ex: Steve drew maps and made us copies. drew maps Steve and made copies us
Copy each of the following and then diagram each. • Rangers led hikes and gave hikers advice. • Campers collected and buried leftovers. • Rain gives plants nourishment but can dampen spirits. • Weather can help or hurt vacationers.