PPT-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. Choppy sentences are sentences that are too short and often repeat the same words They should be combined to make longer sen tences For example I like dogs Dogs make good pets Dogs are friendly and loyal They sentences do not have good style Readin 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 . A review of simple, compound, and complex. The Building Blocks of all Sentences. Remember: All sentences must have a _________, which describes . who . or . what . the sentence is about. In addition, all sentences must have a ___________, . 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.. Andrea Lunsford. The Everyday Writer. Definition. A comma splice results from placing only a comma between clauses. A fused or run-on sentence is the same error with NO punctuation between clauses. They can be repaired in several ways including:. 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. Andrea Lunsford. The Everyday Writer. Definition. A comma splice results from placing only a comma between clauses. A fused or run-on sentence is the same error with NO punctuation between clauses. They can be repaired in several ways including:. 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. . Imperative Sentences. c. ommand or direction. s. ubject is understood “you”. Imperative Sentences. Please . take. out the trash, Thomas.. [. You. ] please . take. out the trash, Thomas.. Look. . 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 basic modifiers… Diagramming’s Modifiers go underneath that which they modify… Prime Directive: Adding adjectives… Seldom do we have sentences that only have a subject and verb Agentless Passives and Diagramming the Passive Ed McCorduck English 402--Grammar SUNY Cortland http://mccorduck.cortland.edu “ agentless ” passives – sentences in the passive voice that don’t have a 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. . CPSC 481 Tutorial 2. 1. Anthony Tang, with acknowledgements to Julie . Kientz. Agenda. Presentation by TA: . 5 . mins. Brainstorm: 5 . mins. Affinity diagramming: 10 . mins. Sketching . a prototype: 30 .