PPT-Diagramming sentences

adjectives and adverbs 3 When ADVERBS modify adjectives or another adverb write the additional adverb on a slant line parallel to but slightly lower than the slant line of the word modified. adjectives and adverbs #4. In a sentence with a compound subject, verb, or object, a modifier may describe one part of the compound element or all parts. What . the modifier describes affects where it is placed.. picturing. the structure of a sentence. By placing the various parts of a sentence in relation to the basic subject-verb relationship, we can see how the parts fit together and how the meaning of a sentence branches out, just as the branches of a plant ramify from the stem in space and time. Most students who work at diagramming sentences derive a clearer understanding of how sentences work — as well as satisfaction in the pictorial rendering of sentence structure. This presentation touches upon only the basics of diagramming. Use the hyperlinks back to the Guide to Grammar and Writing . 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.. compound subjects and compound predicates #2. A compound predicate (or compound verb) is made up of two or more verbs or verb phrases that are joined by a conjunction and have the same subject. The diagram has a fork in the baseline at the right (verb) side of the vertical line.. The . old man stood in the . grass and . relaxed as the sun . went down. .. The . grass caressed his feet and a smile softened his eyes. . A hot . puff of air brushed against his wrinkled cheek as the . compound subjects and compound predicates . #3. Some sentences have both compound subjects and compound predicates (verbs). The baseline is forked on both sides.. part one of compound predicate/verb. Why it . works. Three components of Tactical Diagramming. Science. Planning and building codes. Terrain Analysis. Skill. Building practices and. tactical diagramming practice. Art. Personal intuition, imagination. Page 79. Compound and complex sentences . . Conjunctions. are words that join ideas (think about the word ‘junction’). . Sentence. . sentence.. . conjunction. and. although. but. when. after. In this presentation you will…. Learn the definitions of Loose, Periodic, and Balanced Sentences. Learn the rhetorical purpose and function of Loose, Periodic, and Balanced Sentences. See examples of Loose, Periodic, and Balanced Sentences. Diagramming is the representation of a sentence and its parts of speech in graphical form. Where to begin. Any time you need to diagram a sentence, you always start with the basics and work your way down. The basics would include your subject, verb, and any complements that you have. Let’s just start with a simple sentence that does not have any complements. . simple, compound, . comples. Simple Sentences. It expresses a single complete thought that can stand on its own. . A . simple sentence contains a subject and a verb. .. EXAMPLES. . . The baby cried for food. Every sentence must have a S (subject) and a V (verb). A subject can be a noun or pronoun. The verb might be one word, two or three words.. To diagram a sentence, start with a base line. Then put a line crossing the middle of the baseline. Diagramming Sentences …adding prepositional phrases Remember diagramming’s Modifiers go underneath that which they modify … and prepositional phrases are simply modifiers… Prime Directive: Bell Ringer:. . Do . BR, then . . . open your . self-selected . book and read!!!!. In . yer. notebook:. 8) The Necklace Review:. Engaging writers (or storytellers) establish themes and plant big ideas by highlighting (or documenting) changes in a character's beliefs or values in the course of the story. .