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A basic sentence is comprised of a subject (noun or pronoun) and the predicate (verb) AND it must be a complete thought. Example: Mary laughed. In the above sentence the verb is referred to an intransitive verb because it shows action and needs no other explanation (it is clear enough.) However, most sentences are not this simple. Most sentences need more information to form a complete thought. Joe bought It has a subject and a verb BUT it does not state a complete thought. We need to know WHAT did Joe buy? We need to add a direct object to explain Who? or What? is receiving the action. Joe bought sneakers. In this sentence bought is considered a transitive verb because it needs to “transition” to another word…in this case sneakers which serves as the direct object. (hint: The D.O. is always a noun or pronoun and answers the question “Who?”technically Whom? or “What?”) Trans (Latin) means “across” Diagramming Lesson 1 Now that you know that most basic sentences are comprised of a subject, verb, and direct object, you can begin to practice diagramming. Joe bought sneakers. Joe is the subject (He does the action). bought is the verb (describes the action which Joe did.) sneakers is the D.O. and answers the question “What did Joe buy?” It is diagrammed like this… First you draw a straight horizontal line with two short vertical lines. (Subject) (Verb) (Direct Object) This line meets the horizontal line. This line goes through the horizontal line. Joe Diagramming Lesson 1 bought sneakers Okay, I think even I can follow this! Look at some other samples of this basic diagramming pattern for subject, verb, and direct object. She paints lighthouses A pronoun can be a subject. Germany Hey, Mrs. C., I think I’m starting to get it! Toby invaded followed countries him A pronoun can be a D.O. You Rex believed bit her Meghan Diagramming Lesson 1 I thought she said this was going to be easy! Many basic sentences also include helping verbs as part of the verb phrase. may, can, must, might, shall, will, should, would, could, have (includes has, had, and sometimes having), do (includes did), be (includes am, are, is, was, were, being, been) Note: HAVE, DO, and BE can also be main verbs. Here’s what a diagrammed sentence with helping verbs looks like…. Joe might have bought sneakers (what?) Rex could have bit You Meghan (who?) should have believed her. (who?) Diagramming Lesson 1 Now, try diagramming these basic sentences. You must use a ruler, be VERY neat, and be sure the lines and words are in the EXACT correct position. Also, next to the D.O., in parentheses, add whether it answers the question Who or What. (You will do an awesome job!) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Birds have been singing songs. Don’t forget that Bill will be leaving college. the Direct Object She can find it. (D.O.) must be Princeton admitted Carolyn. either a noun or a pronoun AND Troy begged forgiveness. answer the basic question of either You may see Mr. Stevenson. “Who?” or “What?” Theresa did pick him. Athletes may have accepted bribes. Diagramming Lesson 1 Answers Birds Bill She have been singing will be leaving can find Princeton Troy You may see Theresa Athletes college. (what?) it. (what?) admitted begged songs. (what?) Carolyn. (who?) forgiveness. (what?) Mr. Stevenson. (who?) did pick him. (who?) may have accepted bribes. (what?) Diagramming Lesson 1