Diagraming Sentences

Question 1

The base of the sentence is the subject and verb, which are contained on a (1) separated by a (2). (3) is not used.

Answer 1

1. horizontal baseline
2. vertical line that crosses the baseline
3. Punctuation

Question 2

Compound subjects/verbs are denoted by (1)

Answer 2

1. a split baseline on the appropriate side of the vertical divider, connected by a dotted line containing the conjunction

Question 3

When the subject is understood (you), it is written (1)

Answer 3

1. on the left side of the base line in parentheses

Question 4

Adjectives, including articles, are denoted by (1). So are adverbs.

Answer 4

1. diagonal lines under the word to which they refer

Question 5

Compound adverbs are (1)

Answer 5

1. Split into two diagonal lines connected by a dotted line denoting their conjunction

Question 6

Direct objects are written (1).

Answer 6

1. on the base line to the right of the verb, with a vertical divider that does NOT cross the baseline

Question 7

Indirect objects are written (1). Compound indirect objects are denoted (2).

Answer 7

1. on a horizontal line under the verb

2. as per usual

Question 8

Predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives (to which linking verbs lead) are written (1)

Answer 8

1. on the baseline with a diagonal dividing line that slants back toward the linking verb and does not cross the baseline.