Sentence diagramming is a great way to SEE how the words in a sentence are related, and with these exercises, you'll be able to SEE how adjectives and adverbs describe other words.
There are five questions for each section. The answers are at the bottom of the page. Don't peek until you've tried them!
Sentence diagrams SHOW us that adjectives describe nouns and pronouns.
Directions: Diagram the following sentences by placing the adjectives on a slanted line under the word that they describe.
1. Two fat birds chirped.
2. That cute baby has been laughing.
3. Will my mother sing?
4. The green box fell.
5. The lovely, scented candle burned.
Sentence diagrams SHOW us that adverbs describe verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.
Directions: Diagram the following sentences by placing the adverbs on a slanted line under the word that they describe.
1. Walter ran very quickly.
2. Where is Melissa?
3. May Rover stay here?
4. Thomas Edison worked diligently.
5. Very politely, Henry bowed.
It's time to put it all together!
Directions: Diagram the following sentences. These sentences have adjectives and adverbs.
1. The little red bird flew gracefully.
2. The rather large book was sitting here.
3. Where did that large cat go?
4. My very favorite aunt sings beautifully.
5. Who has been eating so noisily?
Get these answers in the book!
Diagramming sentences is an effective and engaging way to learn or teach grammar.
You'll learn grammar and diagramming with these short, simple lessons and exercises, and you'll find all of the answers in the back so that you can easily check your work.
When you're done with this book, you'll possess a powerful tool for using and understanding language.
You'll be able to write with clarity, and you'll actually enjoy grammar.
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