The Fifteen Functions of Words in a Sentence

1. Subject
2. Verb
3. Conjunction
4. Adjective

Adjectives are words that describe nouns or pronouns.

cat (1)

meowed (2)

The(4)

scraggly (4)

old (4)

4

4

4

1

2

6

4

4

4

3

Now you try it!

Diagram the following sentences:

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1. The old and distinguished choir sang.
2. Is that mangy old dog barking?
3. Is that smelly old goat Yaro’s?
4. Is this your frilly purple underwear?.
5. The runny-nosed little children rejoiced.
6. The armed and dangerous criminal has escaped.
7. My favorite student supervised.
8. Is this your greasy yellow sponge? (advanced)
9. The tall oak tree fell
10. The discouraged and weary captain surrendered.

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The Fifteen Functions of Words in a Sentence

• Subject
• Verb
• Conjunction
• Adjective
• Adverb

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They tell when, where, how, how much or to what extent.

Spencer (1)

Sophia (1)

and (3)

laughed (2)

talked (2)

and (3)

loudly (5)

quietly (5)

very (5)

Joey (1)

Vincent (1)

and (3)

played (2)

roughly (5)

too (5)

much (5)

ballerina(1)

danced (2)

sang (2)

and (3)

The (4)

beautiful (4)

very (5)

energetically (5)

quite (5)

well (5)

exceptionally (5)

Now you try it!

Diagram the following sentences:

• Raj and Varun skipped high and jumped higher.
• Jazmyn tried valiantly but failed quite miserably.
• Is Oren coming here or going there?
• Will Autumn and Emily attend promptly?
• Addie called Misha and Amy repeatedly.(advanced)
• The not very expensive car ran surprisingly smoothly.
• Dhanyatha or Kate will volunteer tirelessly and often.
• Get Rico and Ben Now! (advanced)
• The very old teacher taught so well.
• William and Danielle left quite early.

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