Simple Diagramming

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What is a direct object in a sentence diagram?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence.

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What must be included in a sentence diagram?

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All of the words in the sentence must be written on the sentence diagram.

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What is the purpose of a sentence diagram?

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To visually represent the grammatical structure of a sentence.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is the difference between a direct object and an indirect object?

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A direct object receives the action of the verb, while an indirect object indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb.

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What is a compound verb?

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A compound verb consists of two or more verbs that share the same subject.