Diagramming+simple+sentences+and+complements(DO,IO,OC,PN,+and+PA)

A simple sentence is a sentence with one subject and one verb. When diagramming a simple sentence you put the subject first the draw a vertical line then write your verb.

Diagramming DO- direct objects appear on the baseline to the right of the verb. The verb and the direct object are separated by a vertical line that does not cross the baseline.



Diagramming IO- Indirect Objects are placed on a horizontal line parallel to the baseline and are linked to the verb by a slanted line.

Diagramming OC- They are diagrammed the same way as subject complements,but a direct object comes between the verb and the object complement.

Diagramming PN- a PN is a noun that is placed after the linking verb.



Diagramming PA- a PA is an adjective that is placed after a linking verb.



Practice Diagramming 1. Sam was excited. 2. John is a teacher. 3. The teacher gave the class homework. 4. Bob painted his new car red. 5. Robert received the card.

Label the underlined part.

1. Steve was __hurt.__ 2. Hunter is a __teacher.__ 3. Mrs. Abood gave the __class__ work. 4. Greg sent a __card.__ 5. Sam is __late.__