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Diagramming Sentences. Simple Sentences. Draw a horizontal line: Then bisect with a vertical line: SUBJECTS go on the left; PREDICATES go on the right. Sam laughed. . More examples:. Rivers flow. Rivers flow. Birds soar. Birds soar.
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Simple Sentences • Draw a horizontal line: • Then bisect with a vertical line: • SUBJECTS go on the left; • PREDICATES go on the right. Sam laughed.
More examples: • Rivers flow. Rivers flow. Birds soar. Birds soar. Flowers are growing. Flowers are growing. Mickey Mouse was laughing
Separate the Subjects and Predicates • Mosquitoes bite. • The store had a sale. • The swimmer dove. • Lucy lost her keys. • Miguel won the game. • Clean your room.
Diagramming Questions • Find the subject and predicate: • Did the fish eat the food? • fish did eat • Have you washed your hands? • you have washed • Will she go to Prom with him? • she will go
On Your Own: • On a piece of paper, diagram these 8 sentences: • I am running in that race. • Will you be there? • Tell me the truth. • You are a good friend. • Does Kip want some help? • He’s a good runner. • Do your best. • Where are the judges?
Direct Objects • Tina plays hockey. • She does make goals. • She motivates others.
On Your Own • Diagram these 5 sentences with direct objects: • Pirates found treasure. • They will bring pie. • Amy is studying French. • Plant flowers. • Trick-or-treaters will eat candy.
Adjectives • The large audience applauded. audience applauded • White daises will grow. daises will grow. large the white