Sentence Diagramming. Daniel Stansberry. 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 1

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1 Sentence Diagramming Daniel Stansberry 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 1

2 Contents Introduction to Sentence Diagramming A Brief History of Diagramming Getting Started Diagramming Simple Subjects and Verbs Diagramming Adjectives Diagramming Direct Objects Diagramming Prepositional Phrases Got It? Review Quiz Time Want More? References /25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 2

3 This will introduce you to the basics of sentence diagramming and help you begin diagramming sentences on your own! When we finish, you should be able to diagram simple subjects, verbs, direct objects, adjectives, and prepositional phrases! Click Go to start! GO! 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 3

4 How to move around Click the buttons below to get from one place to another in the lesson: Go to the next slide Go back one slide Go back to the last slide you viewed Go back to the beginning 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 4

5 Who started it? Brainerd Kellogg and Alonzo Reed wrote a book in 1899 called Graded Lessons in English. In it, they supported use of diagramming as a way to understand grammar and sentence structure. Check out an old diagram! 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 5

6 What does it mean to diagram a sentence? A sentence diagram is a different way to look at the parts of a sentence. You use lines to separate the sentence into its parts. It s a great way to let you see the parts of a sentence that we talk about every day and to understand how things fit together to make a sentence. 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 6

7 To start, draw a T on your paper Remember: Only capitalize words that are capitalized in the sentence! 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 7

8 On the line, the simple subject goes on the left, and the verb goes on the right. simple subject verb 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 8

9 Example: Bob jumped. Bob jumped 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 9

10 Adjectives go on slanted lines underneath the words they describe. simple subject verb 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 10

11 Example: The tall boy ran. boy ran 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 11

12 Direct Objects (DO) follow a half line that is after the verb. simple subject verb direct object 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 12

13 Example: Bob saw Susie. Bob saw Susie 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 13

14 Prepositional phrases are shown under the words they modify with a slanted line for the preposition and a straight line for its object. obj. of prep. 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 14

15 Example: Bob saw Susie at the store. Bob saw Susie store 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 15

16 Got it? SS/V DO No? Get help with... simple subjects & verbs direct objects Yes! Think about this one: Bill drove the car over the bridge. Then... PREP prepositional phrases ADJ adjectives Check your answer 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 16

17 Get it right???????? Bill drove car bridge 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 17

18 Let s Review Diagramming sentences is another way to understand grammar and sentence structure. Simple subjects and verbs go on a horizontal line, separated by a vertical line. Adjectives go under the words they modify. Direct objects go after a half vertical line that follows the verb. 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 18

19 Let s Review (cont.) Prepositional phrases start on slanted lines under the words they modify. Prepositions are on slanted lines and the objects are on horizontal lines. simple subject verb DO obj. of prep. 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 19

20 Quiz Time! Click the letter of the correct diagram for this sentence: The dog chased the cat. The chased cat a. b. dog chased the The chased the dog chased cat c. d. 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 20

21 Next Question 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 21

22 Try Again 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 22

23 Quiz Time: #2 Click the letter of the correct diagram for this sentence: The nice man drove his car. The drove his a. b. man drove car c. man drove car d. man drove his 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 23

24 Next Question 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 24

25 Try Again 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 25

26 Quiz Time: #3 Click the letter of the correct diagram for this sentence: I ate dinner at the restaurant. a. I ate dinner b. restaurant dinner ate I restaurant c. I ate dinner d. restaurant I ate restaurant dinner 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 26

27 Find out more! 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 27

28 Try Again 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 28

29 Want more??????? For more examples and a presentation on diagramming all the parts of a sentence, click here. For more advanced topics and practice exercises that you can do and check your answers, click here. 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 29

30 References Darling, C. (2004). Guide to Grammar and Writing. Retrieved November 20, 2004, from Moutoux, E. R. (2004). Sentence Diagramming. Retrieved November 18, 2004, from Reed, A., & Kellogg, B. (1899). Graded lessons in English : an elementary English grammar : consisting of one hundred practical lessons, carefully graded and adapted to the class-room. Retrieved November 17, 2004, from 19th Century Schoolbooks: 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 30

31 The End 8/25/2014 Sentence Diagramming 31