sentence diagramming for fun and profit ann jennings subjectpredicatedirect object modifier

Sentence Diagrammingfor Fun and Profit

Ann Jennings

subject predicate direct objectmodifier

Jennings/Sentence DiagrammingSTC Chicago 2001

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Overview

• Review objectives

• Review terms

• Review types of sentences

• Review types of errors

• Diagram sentences


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Objectives

• Learn purpose of sentence diagramming– graphical representation of sentence patterns

• Learn value of sentence diagramming– clarity, correctness, credibility, conquest

• Understand physical characteristics of sentence diagramming– as we work


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Terms• Types of sentences

– Simple– Compound– Complex

• Types of errors– Dangling modifier– Misplaced modifier– Faulty parallelism


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Types of sentences

• Simple: one independent clause– one subject, one predicate; either or both may

be compound

Kiran writes.

Kiran and Eliza complete projects for their manager.

Eliza edits and re-edits product manuals.


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Types of sentences

Compound: at least two independent clausesKiran writes drafts and Eliza edits them.

coordinatingconjunction

Coordinating conjunctions: FANBOYS — for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so


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Types of sentences

• Complex: one independent and one or more dependent clauses

Although Kiran wanted a raise, his manager

resisted.subordinating conjunction


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Types of errors

• Dangling modifier:– phrase that falsely seems to be performed by the

subject of the independent clauseBy training Kiran properly, his writing will improve.


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Types of errors

• Misplaced modifier:– phrase or adjective incorrectly located near a

word it does not modify

Blue and tangerine, Kiran loves the new document covers.


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Types of errors

• Faulty parallelism:– a break in the grammatical form used to state

related items in a series

noun

gerundinfinitive

Eliza prefers perfect grammar, receiving clean copy, and to get quick feedback.


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Diagram sentences

• Let’s do it!

sentence diagramming for fun and profit ann jennings subjectpredicatedirect object modifier

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