====================================== Linear diagramming is a simplified way of showing the structure of the English language with a schematic representation. Markings are used to illustrate and define the parts of a sentence as they are written in sentences. Some parts of the sentence are left unmarked. This helps a student memorize and recognize certain parts of speech. The time students spend learning the basic skills of linear diagramming will help with reading comprehension and help develop speaking skills. Improved grammar and writing skills will help all academic areas. ====================================== Preview: Study this brief preview to get a basic understanding of parts of speech and parts of sentences and how they are marked in linear diagramming. ====================================== Nouns (marked with underline): Mike, Pat, and Sue .are going. to the mall. .Verbs. (marked with periods): We .left. the /game/ {early}. Pronouns (unmarked):Everybody .left. early. No one stayed long {after the game} (Everybody, No one) [Adjective] (Marked with brackets): The [Lion’s] coach .was. {once} a [great] \quarterback\. {Adverb} (marked with braces) Time .passes.{slowly}. Prepositions (with, for, about, under, over, …): He .wore. a /coat/ [with a blue stripe]. Conjunctions (unmarked: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet): I .washed. the /dishes/, and she .cleaned. the /floor/, but no one .made. /lunch/. Interjections (marked with exclamation point!): Great! Run! Let’s get out of here! My goodness! ====================================== Articles (unmarked): a, an, the /Direct Object/ (marked with slashes) The man .shut. the /door/. \Complement \ (marked with back slashes) The service .was.\great\. Infinitive (marked with “to”): to run. Infinitive Phrase (marked with infinitive) : to run home ,Appositive,: (marked with commas) /Our/ teacher, Mr. Brown, .is. a good \writer\. Introductory word (marked with one comma): However, this one .will cost. more money. Missing Words (marked with a tick mark): .Use. a tick mark (`) to represent to, for, you and other words that are missing from a sentence .Go. {to your room}. “You” is subject that’s missing from the sentence. Every
complete sentence must have a subject and a verb. Most sentences have a
subject, verb, and a direct object or subject complement. Adjectives
modify nouns and adverbs modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs. ====================================== Markings for Sentences 1. Nouns 13. \Complement\ 2. Subjects 14. [Adjective] 3. Gerunds 15. [Adjective Phrases] 4. Gerund Phrases 16. [Participles] 5. Noun Clauses 17. [Participle Phrases] 6. .Verbs. 18. [Clause Acting as Adjective] 7. .Verbs Phrases. 19. to run: Infinitive, 8. {Adverb} 20. to run home: Infinitive Phrase 9. {Adverb Phrase} 21. “to” acts as infinitive marker 10. {‘Indirect Object} 22. Appositive, 11. {Clause Acting as Adverb} 23. Appositive Phrase, 12. /Direct Object/ 24. -Absolute Phrase- ====================================== Unmarked Parts of speech: 1. Articles: a, an, the 2. Coordinating conjunctions: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet. 3. Prepositions: of, for, about, under, over, ... 4. Introductory word: however ====================================== Use a tick mark (`) to represent to, for, you and other words that are missing from a sentence. These words are understood to be an unspoken part of the sentence. Introductory Words: however, still, furthermore, and meanwhile Clearly, Yes, No, However, Well, In fact, First, Introductory Clauses: When the air-conditioner is on, you .should close. the /windows/. After they finished doing their homework, Karen and Ann .went. [{to a meeting} {for their sorority}. Since Roger had an exam in calculus, he .decided. {not} to join his friends to play golf. ====================================== Success Story: First,
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