Adjectives Adverbs Direct Objects Indirect Objects Diagramming Adjective

Adjectives, Adverbs, Direct Objects, Indirect Objects Diagramming

Adjective �Adjectives are words that describe or modify other words. They can identify or quantify another person or thing in the sentence. Adjectives are usually positioned before the noun or the pronoun that they modify. �When diagramming sentences, the adjective is written on a line under the word the adjective modifies. Articles are written on a line under the word to which they refer. �Subject verb � Adjective

Adverb � Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Modify means to add to or change the meaning of a word. �Examples: Kindly, slowly, here, often, and very are examples of adverbs. �Subject Verb Adverb subject verb adverb

Direct Object �A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb or shows the result of the action. It answers the question "What? " or "Whom? " after an action verb. An action verb with a direct object is called a transitive verb. The direct objects on this page are italicized. �When diagramming sentences, the direct object is written on the base line to the right of the verb. The dividing line does not cross the base line. �Subject Verb Direct Object

Indirect Objects �An indirect object is really a prepositional phrase in which the preposition to or for is not stated but understood. It tells to whom or for whom something is done. The indirect object always comes between the verb and the direct object. Example: She gave me a gift. �When diagramming sentences, the indirect object is written on a line under the verb. �Subject verb direct object Indirect object