Diagramming sentences

direct objects and indirect objects #4

• In some sentences with a compound verb, all parts of the verb share a single direct object. To diagram, connect the verb parts back together at the baseline. Then extend the baseline to hold the direct object.

part one of compound predicate/verb

simple subject

conj

.

part two of compound predicate/verb

direct object

• Ex: Campers examined and compared maps.

examined

Campers

and

compared

maps

• In other sentences with a compound verb, a direct or indirect object completes only one part of the verb.

part one of comp. verb

simple subject

conj

.

direct object

part two of comp. verb direct object

indirect object

indirect object

• Ex: Steve drew maps and made us copies.

drew

Steve

and

maps

made copies

us

Copy each of the following and then diagram each.

1. Rangers led hikes and gave hikers advice.

2. Campers collected and buried leftovers.

3. Rain gives plants nourishment but can dampen spirits.

4. Weather can help or hurt vacationers.