Diagramming sentences

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What is a direct object in a sentence?

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

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How do you diagram a direct object?

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A vertical line that touches the horizontal line (verb) but does NOT intersect it.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb.

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How do you identify the subject in a sentence?

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Look for the noun or pronoun that is doing the action.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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How do you diagram a predicate?

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The predicate is placed to the right of the subject on the horizontal line.

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Where do adjectives go in a sentence diagram?

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Adjectives are placed on a diagonal line below the noun they modify.

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What is the purpose of a verb in a sentence?

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A verb expresses action or a state of being.

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How do you identify the verb in a sentence?

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Look for the word that shows action or links the subject to a state of being.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.