Grammar Lesson 1 Simple Sentences Grammar Vocabulary Part

Grammar Lesson 1: Simple Sentences

Grammar Vocabulary Part of the Sentence Subject Who or what a sentence is about Predicate starting with the verb, the rest of the sentence Part of Speech Noun person, place, thing, (concrete) or an idea (abstract) Pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun Verb what is happening / action taking place

Day 1 Sub. Pred. James ate. Sub. Pred. Cassia and Rachel played. Sub. Pred. He kicked. Sub. Pred. The dog bites.

Day 2 Noun Verb Mrs. Bertrand taught. Noun Verb Samuel read. Noun Verb Tucker sees. Pronoun Verb She hid.

Diagramming Sentences • Diagramming sentences allows you to see each word and its use in a sentence. Each part of speech is identified by placement on a diagram, which will help you see how it functions and its purpose in a sentence. • Like a math equation, diagramming has a pattern to follow. Each line in a diagram has a purpose whether it is horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.

Why Diagram a Sentence? • Shows relationship between words and how they are used in a sentence. • It becomes a picture instead of just a group of words. • Breaks down languages to help other language learners. • Helps to write clear sentences. • Helps identify errors in word usage and punctuation. • Helps you learn parts of speech in small steps. • Helps you visualize sentences as you write them.

STEP 1: Do I have a sentence? • Make sure you have a sentence; if not, make necessary corrections. • Begins with a capital letter • Contains a Subject • Contains a Verb • Correct end punctuation • Conveys a thought or idea

STEP 2: The Subject • On a diagram the subject is placed on the horizontal line and left of the vertical line. – The vertical line separates the subject from the verb.

Step 2: The Subject • Diagram Structure: • EXAMPLE: Sentence: » Diagram: Subject Students learn. Students » Q. Who or what is the sentence about? » A. The sentence is about students.

Step 3: The Verb • Ask what the subject is doing, has done, or will do or what is being done to the subject. • This will be your verb. • Remember the verb shows action or state of being, and is the beginning of the predicate. • Place to the right of the vertical line.

Step 3: The Verb • Diagram Structure: • EXAMPLE 1: • Diagram: subject verb Sentence: Students learn » Q. Students do what? A. Students learn. • EXAMPLE 2: Sentence: Mr. White teaches. • Diagram: Mr. White teaches

Day 3 Joe plays. Ms. Keener explains. Scooby ran. Ms. Milligan swims.

Day 4 Noun Verb Sarah and Meg hug. Compound Predicate Subject Pronoun Verb He cries. Subject Predicate