Sentence Diagramming | Advanced Grammar & Style | English Grammar | Question Banks

Sentence diagramming is a systematic visual method for representing the grammatical structure of sentences, showing the relationships between words and clarifying how different elements function within the sentence. Sixth-grade instruction should position diagramming as an analytical tool that makes abstract grammatical relationships concrete and visible, particularly beneficial for students who learn most effectively through visual or spatial representations. Begin with simple sentence patterns (subject-verb-object) using a modified Reed-Kellogg system with horizontal and diagonal lines representing different syntactic relationships, before gradually introducing more complex structures like compound subjects, compound predicates, and prepositional phrases. Teach diagramming as a problem-solving process rather than a rote exercise, encouraging students to analyze how words function within sentences before determining their placement on the diagram, thus reinforcing their understanding of parts of speech and syntactic relationships. Implement collaborative diagramming activities where students work in pairs or small groups to analyze and diagram increasingly complex sentences, discussing their grammatical reasoning and resolving disagreements through reference to grammatical principles. Address potential challenges by connecting diagramming to students' own writing, having them diagram sentences from their compositions to identify patterns, tendencies, and opportunities for structural variety or increased complexity in their work. Connect sentence diagramming to reading comprehension by showing how breaking down complex sentences from challenging texts can help students untangle meaning, particularly in content areas like science and social studies where complex syntax often carries crucial information.

1. In the sentence 'The excited dog barked loudly', which part is the subject?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.barked
B.The excited dog
C.excited
D.loudly

Explanation:

The subject is the noun or noun phrase that performs the action in a sentence. In this case, 'The excited dog' is performing the action of barking.

2. In a sentence diagram, the main horizontal line always contains:

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Adjectives and adverbs
B.Prepositions and objects
C.Subject and verb
D.Direct and indirect objects

Explanation:

The main horizontal line in a sentence diagram always contains the subject and verb, which form the core of the sentence.

3. When diagramming a sentence, adjectives are placed:

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a horizontal line below the noun they modify
B.On the main horizontal line with the subject
C.On a diagonal line below the noun they modify
D.On a vertical line above the noun they modify

Explanation:

In sentence diagramming, adjectives are placed on diagonal lines below the nouns they modify.

4. In the sentence 'She quickly wrote a letter', where would the word 'quickly' be placed in a diagram?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line below 'wrote'
B.On the main horizontal line after 'wrote'
C.On a diagonal line below 'she'
D.On a diagonal line below 'letter'

Explanation:

Adverbs like 'quickly' that modify verbs are placed on diagonal lines below the verbs they modify in a sentence diagram.

5. Which sentence part is placed on the main horizontal line divided by a vertical line?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Subject and direct object
B.Subject and verb
C.Verb and adverb
D.Noun and adjective

Explanation:

The main horizontal line contains the subject and verb, with a vertical line separating them.

6. In sentence diagramming, a direct object is connected to the verb by:

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.A diagonal line
B.A horizontal line
C.A vertical line
D.A curved line

Explanation:

A direct object is connected to the verb by a horizontal line that continues after a vertical line following the verb.

7. In a sentence diagram, prepositional phrases are attached by:

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Diagonal lines to the words they modify
B.Horizontal lines to the main subject
C.Vertical lines to the verb
D.Curved lines to the object

Explanation:

Prepositional phrases are attached by diagonal lines to the words they modify in a sentence diagram.

8. True or False: In sentence diagramming, conjunctions are placed on the same line as the words they connect.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

False. Conjunctions are usually placed on dotted lines that connect the elements they join together.

9. In the sentence 'The tall tree swayed gently in the wind', which part is the predicate?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.The tall tree
B.swayed
C.swayed gently in the wind
D.in the wind

Explanation:

The predicate includes the verb and all words that relate to it. In this sentence, 'swayed gently in the wind' is the complete predicate.

10. When diagramming a compound subject, the subjects are placed:

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On separate lines connected by a dotted line
B.On the same line with commas separating them
C.One above the other with the conjunction between them
D.At different levels of the diagram based on importance

Explanation:

Compound subjects are placed on separate but parallel lines, usually connected by a dotted line where the conjunction is placed.

11. Select all correct statements about indirect objects in sentence diagrams:

CHECKBOXES

A.Indirect objects are placed on a diagonal line below the direct object
B.Indirect objects come between the verb and direct object in a diagram
C.Indirect objects are connected to the verb with a slanted line
D.You can have an indirect object without a direct object
E.Indirect objects tell to whom or for whom the action is done

Explanation:

Indirect objects are placed between the verb and direct object on a slanted line, and they indicate to whom or for whom the action is done. They require a direct object to be present.

12. In sentence diagramming, where are articles (a, an, the) placed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line with the noun
B.On a diagonal line below the noun they modify
C.On a vertical line above the noun
D.On a separate horizontal line after the noun

Explanation:

Articles (a, an, the) are adjectives and are placed on diagonal lines below the nouns they modify in a sentence diagram.

13. True or False: In a sentence diagram, adverbs modifying adjectives are placed on diagonal lines below the adjectives they modify.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

True. Adverbs that modify adjectives are placed on diagonal lines below the adjectives they modify in a sentence diagram.

14. In the sentence 'The boy gave his dog a treat', which is the direct object in the diagram?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.The boy
B.gave
C.his dog
D.a treat

Explanation:

The direct object receives the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'a treat' is what was given, making it the direct object.

15. In a sentence diagram, where is a predicate adjective placed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line below the subject
B.On the main horizontal line after the linking verb
C.On a separate line below the diagram
D.Connected to the subject with a dotted line

Explanation:

A predicate adjective follows a linking verb and is placed on the main horizontal line after the verb, separated by a vertical line that doesn't extend below the horizontal line.

16. Select all items that would be placed on the main horizontal line in a sentence diagram:

CHECKBOXES

A.Subject
B.Verb
C.Direct object
D.Adjectives
E.Adverbs
F.Predicate nominative

Explanation:

The main horizontal line in a sentence diagram contains the subject, verb, direct object (if present), and predicate nominative (if present). Adjectives and adverbs are placed on diagonal lines below the words they modify.

17. True or False: In sentence diagramming, interjections are connected to the words they modify.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

False. Interjections are not grammatically connected to any part of the sentence, so they are placed on a separate line above the rest of the diagram.

18. In the sentence 'Surprisingly, the small child solved the difficult puzzle quickly', which word is an adverb modifying the entire sentence?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.small
B.difficult
C.quickly
D.Surprisingly

Explanation:

The word 'Surprisingly' is an adverb that modifies the entire sentence. In a diagram, it would be placed on a line separate from and above the main diagram.

19. In diagramming, when a verb has both a direct and indirect object, the direct object is placed:

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Before the indirect object
B.After the indirect object
C.Above the indirect object
D.On a separate line from the indirect object

Explanation:

When a verb has both a direct and indirect object, the direct object is placed after the indirect object in the diagram, continuing on the main horizontal line.

20. Select all statements that are true about compound predicates in sentence diagrams:

CHECKBOXES

A.Compound predicates share the same subject
B.Each verb in a compound predicate gets a separate horizontal line
C.Conjunctions connecting the verbs are placed on dotted lines
D.Compound predicates must have the same direct object
E.The subject is repeated for each verb in the diagram

Explanation:

Compound predicates share the same subject, with each verb on a separate horizontal line. The conjunctions connecting them are placed on dotted lines, but they don't need to share the same direct object, and the subject isn't repeated in the diagram.

21. In the sentence 'The dog, tired from running, slept soundly', where would the phrase 'tired from running' be placed in a diagram?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line after 'dog'
B.On a diagonal line below 'dog'
C.On a separate line below the entire sentence
D.On a diagonal line below 'slept'

Explanation:

The phrase 'tired from running' is an appositive describing 'dog', so it would be placed on a diagonal line below 'dog' in the diagram.

22. True or False: In sentence diagramming, gerunds are treated the same way as normal verbs.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

False. Gerunds function as nouns in a sentence and are diagrammed as nouns, not as verbs.

23. In sentence diagramming, a predicate nominative is connected to the verb by:

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.A diagonal line
B.A vertical line that doesn't extend below the horizontal line
C.A curved line
D.A dotted horizontal line

Explanation:

A predicate nominative follows a linking verb and is separated from it by a vertical line that doesn't extend below the horizontal line, indicating that it renames the subject.

24. In the sentence 'She sang beautifully during the concert', where would the phrase 'during the concert' be placed in a diagram?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line connected to 'sang'
B.On the main horizontal line after 'beautifully'
C.On a diagonal line connected to 'beautifully'
D.On a separate line below the diagram

Explanation:

The phrase 'during the concert' is a prepositional phrase modifying the verb 'sang', so it would be placed on a diagonal line connected to 'sang' in the diagram.

25. Select all items that would appear on diagonal lines in a sentence diagram:

CHECKBOXES

A.Adjectives
B.Adverbs
C.Prepositional phrases
D.Direct objects
E.Subjects
F.Modifying phrases

Explanation:

Adjectives, adverbs, prepositional phrases, and modifying phrases all appear on diagonal lines in a sentence diagram, as they modify other words. Subjects and direct objects appear on the main horizontal line.

26. In a sentence diagram, where is the object of a preposition placed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the same diagonal line as the preposition
B.On a horizontal line attached to the preposition
C.On a separate line below the main diagram
D.On a vertical line extending from the preposition

Explanation:

The object of a preposition is placed on a horizontal line attached to the end of the diagonal line where the preposition is placed.

27. True or False: In a sentence diagram, all modifiers of the same word are placed on the same diagonal line.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

False. Each modifier gets its own diagonal line attached to the word it modifies.

28. In the sentence 'Mary and John quickly finished their homework', which part is the compound subject?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Mary
B.John
C.Mary and John
D.quickly finished

Explanation:

A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction. In this sentence, 'Mary and John' is the compound subject.

29. When diagramming a compound sentence, how are the independent clauses connected?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.With a vertical line
B.With a dotted line
C.With a horizontal line
D.With a curved line

Explanation:

Independent clauses in a compound sentence are connected with a dotted line in a sentence diagram, with the conjunction placed on the dotted line.

30. Select all correct statements about diagramming appositives:

CHECKBOXES

A.Appositives are placed on diagonal lines below the nouns they rename
B.Appositives are treated the same as adjectives in diagrams
C.The word 'or' is placed between a noun and its appositive
D.Appositives can have their own modifiers in the diagram
E.Appositives rename or identify another noun

Explanation:

Appositives rename or identify another noun and are placed on diagonal lines below the nouns they rename. They can have their own modifiers in the diagram, but they are not treated exactly like adjectives, and 'or' is not placed between a noun and its appositive.

31. In sentence diagramming, subordinate clauses are placed:

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line
B.On separate platforms below the main diagram
C.On diagonal lines connected to the subject
D.Above the main diagram

Explanation:

Subordinate clauses are placed on separate platforms below the main diagram, connected to the word they modify by a dotted vertical line.

32. True or False: In a sentence diagram, a direct object and an indirect object are placed on the same horizontal line.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

False. The indirect object is placed on a slanted line between the verb and the direct object, while the direct object remains on the main horizontal line.

33. In the sentence 'The very old man walked slowly', where would the word 'very' be placed in a diagram?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line below 'old'
B.On a diagonal line below 'man'
C.On a diagonal line below 'walked'
D.On a diagonal line below 'slowly'

Explanation:

'Very' is an adverb modifying the adjective 'old', so it would be placed on a diagonal line below 'old' in the diagram.

34. How are infinitive phrases diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.As regular verbs on the main horizontal line
B.As separate platforms with 'to' on a diagonal line
C.Always as direct objects of the main verb
D.The same way as prepositional phrases

Explanation:

Infinitive phrases are diagrammed as separate platforms, with 'to' placed on a diagonal line connected to the infinitive verb.

35. Select all elements that can function as the subject in a sentence diagram:

CHECKBOXES

A.Noun
B.Pronoun
C.Gerund
D.Infinitive phrase
E.Adverb
F.Preposition

Explanation:

Nouns, pronouns, gerunds, and infinitive phrases can all function as subjects in a sentence. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and prepositions show relationships between words, so they cannot function as subjects.

36. In sentence diagramming, where are coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or) placed when connecting words or phrases?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line
B.On dotted lines connecting the elements they join
C.On diagonal lines below the words they modify
D.On separate lines above the diagram

Explanation:

Coordinating conjunctions are placed on dotted lines connecting the elements they join in a sentence diagram.

37. True or False: In sentence diagramming, the subject is always placed to the left of the verb.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

True. In standard sentence diagramming, the subject is always placed to the left of the verb on the main horizontal line.

38. In the sentence 'After dinner, we went to the movies', where would the phrase 'After dinner' be placed in a diagram?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line connected to 'we'
B.On a diagonal line connected to 'went'
C.On the main horizontal line before 'we'
D.On a diagonal line connected to 'movies'

Explanation:

The phrase 'After dinner' is an adverbial phrase telling when the action occurred, so it modifies the verb 'went' and would be placed on a diagonal line connected to 'went'.

39. How are relative clauses diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.As part of the main horizontal line
B.On separate platforms connected to the word they modify
C.On diagonal lines below their antecedents
D.The same way as independent clauses

Explanation:

Relative clauses are diagrammed on separate platforms connected to the word they modify by a dotted vertical line.

40. Select all elements that would be placed on their own platforms in a sentence diagram:

CHECKBOXES

A.Subordinate clauses
B.Relative clauses
C.Noun clauses
D.Direct objects
E.Prepositional phrases
F.Gerund phrases

Explanation:

Subordinate clauses, relative clauses, noun clauses, and gerund phrases are all placed on their own platforms in a sentence diagram. Direct objects remain on the main horizontal line, and prepositional phrases are placed on diagonal lines connected to the words they modify.

41. In the sentence 'The book, which was on the table, belongs to me', how many platforms would a complete diagram contain?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D.Four

Explanation:

This sentence would have two platforms: one for the main clause 'The book belongs to me' and one for the relative clause 'which was on the table'.

42. True or False: When diagramming a question, the word order is rearranged to match a declarative sentence.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

True. When diagramming a question, the word order is rearranged to match that of a declarative sentence, with the subject before the verb.

43. In sentence diagramming, participles are placed:

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line with verbs
B.On diagonal lines below the nouns they modify
C.On separate platforms below the main diagram
D.On vertical lines above their antecedents

Explanation:

Participles function as adjectives and are placed on diagonal lines below the nouns they modify in a sentence diagram.

44. In the sentence 'Singing loudly, the choir impressed the audience', where would 'Singing loudly' be placed in a diagram?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line below 'choir'
B.On the main horizontal line before 'choir'
C.On a separate platform below the main diagram
D.On a diagonal line below 'impressed'

Explanation:

'Singing loudly' is a participial phrase modifying 'choir', so it would be placed on a diagonal line below 'choir' in the diagram.

45. Select all statements that are true about adverbial clauses in sentence diagrams:

CHECKBOXES

A.They modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
B.They are placed on separate platforms
C.They are connected to the word they modify by a dotted line
D.They function as subjects or objects in a sentence
E.They begin with subordinating conjunctions

Explanation:

Adverbial clauses modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs; are placed on separate platforms; are connected to the word they modify by a dotted line; and begin with subordinating conjunctions. They do not function as subjects or objects in a sentence.

46. In sentence diagramming, how are compound direct objects connected?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.With a vertical line
B.With parallel horizontal lines connected by a dotted line
C.With diagonal lines below the verb
D.With a curved line

Explanation:

Compound direct objects are connected with parallel horizontal lines joined by a dotted line, with the conjunction placed on the dotted line.

47. True or False: In sentence diagramming, conjunctive adverbs (however, therefore, nevertheless) are treated the same as coordinating conjunctions.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

False. Conjunctive adverbs are treated as adverbs and are placed on diagonal lines below the words they modify, not on dotted lines like coordinating conjunctions.

48. How would you diagram the sentence 'Swimming is my favorite sport'?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.With 'Swimming' as a gerund on the subject line and 'sport' as a predicate nominative
B.With 'Swimming' as a verb on a separate platform
C.With 'Swimming' as a participle modifying 'sport'
D.With 'Swimming' as an adjective on a diagonal line

Explanation:

In this sentence, 'Swimming' is a gerund functioning as the subject, 'is' is the linking verb, and 'sport' is a predicate nominative with 'my favorite' modifying it.

49. In a sentence diagram, where is a direct address placed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line
B.On a separate line above the rest of the diagram
C.On a diagonal line below the subject
D.On a diagonal line below the verb

Explanation:

Direct address (when someone is being directly addressed by name) is not grammatically connected to the rest of the sentence, so it's placed on a separate line above the rest of the diagram.

50. Select all statements that are true about diagramming compound sentences:

CHECKBOXES

A.Each independent clause has its own subject and predicate
B.Independent clauses are connected by dotted lines
C.Coordinating conjunctions are placed on the dotted lines
D.One subject can control both clauses
E.Compound sentences always have exactly two independent clauses

Explanation:

In compound sentences, each independent clause has its own subject and predicate, independent clauses are connected by dotted lines, and coordinating conjunctions are placed on the dotted lines. A subject cannot control both clauses (that would be a compound predicate), and compound sentences can have more than two independent clauses.

51. In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse and hid under the sofa', what type of sentence structure is represented?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Simple sentence with compound predicate
B.Compound sentence with two independent clauses
C.Complex sentence with a subordinate clause
D.Compound-complex sentence

Explanation:

This is a simple sentence with a compound predicate. The subject 'cat' performs two actions: 'chased' and 'hid'. In the diagram, these would be on parallel horizontal lines connected by a dotted line with 'and'.

52. True or False: In sentence diagramming, the object of a gerund is placed on the same line as the gerund.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

False. The object of a gerund is placed on a horizontal line connected to the gerund by a vertical line, similar to how a direct object is connected to a verb.

53. When diagramming a sentence with a gerund phrase as a subject, where is the gerund placed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a separate platform below the main diagram
B.On the main horizontal line as the subject
C.On a diagonal line below the verb
D.On a dotted line connecting to the verb

Explanation:

When a gerund phrase functions as a subject, the gerund is placed on the main horizontal line in the subject position, just like a noun would be.

54. Select all statements that correctly describe the diagramming of noun clauses:

CHECKBOXES

A.Noun clauses can function as subjects, objects, or predicate nominatives
B.Noun clauses are diagrammed on separate platforms
C.The platform is connected to the word it replaces by a dotted line
D.The introductory word (that, what, etc.) is always omitted in the diagram
E.Noun clauses cannot contain their own subordinate clauses

Explanation:

Noun clauses can function as subjects, objects, or predicate nominatives; they are diagrammed on separate platforms connected to the word they replace by a dotted line. The introductory word is included in the clause diagram (not omitted), and noun clauses can indeed contain their own subordinate clauses.

55. In the sentence 'I hope that you will succeed', where would the clause 'that you will succeed' be placed in a diagram?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line connected to 'hope'
B.On a separate platform connected to the direct object position
C.On the main horizontal line after 'hope'
D.On a diagonal line connected to 'I'

Explanation:

The clause 'that you will succeed' functions as the direct object of 'hope', so it would be placed on a separate platform connected to the direct object position on the main line.

56. How are correlative conjunctions (either...or, neither...nor) diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On parallel diagonal lines
B.On the main horizontal line between the words they connect
C.On dotted lines connecting the elements they join
D.On separate platforms below the main diagram

Explanation:

Correlative conjunctions are diagrammed on dotted lines connecting the elements they join, similar to coordinating conjunctions.

57. True or False: In sentence diagramming, adjective clauses are connected to the nouns they modify with dotted lines.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

True. Adjective clauses (also called relative clauses) are diagrammed on separate platforms connected to the nouns they modify with dotted lines.

58. In the sentence 'To win the game is my goal', what is the function of the infinitive phrase 'To win the game'?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Subject
B.Direct object
C.Predicate nominative
D.Adverbial modifier

Explanation:

The infinitive phrase 'To win the game' functions as the subject of the sentence. In a diagram, it would be placed on the main horizontal line in the subject position.

59. Select all elements that can be part of a prepositional phrase in a sentence diagram:

CHECKBOXES

A.Preposition
B.Object of the preposition
C.Modifiers of the object
D.Verb
E.Subject
F.Another prepositional phrase

Explanation:

A prepositional phrase in a sentence diagram consists of a preposition, the object of the preposition, modifiers of the object, and potentially another prepositional phrase that modifies the object. It does not contain a verb or subject.

60. In the sentence 'The cake that my mother baked was delicious', where would the clause 'that my mother baked' be placed in a diagram?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line below 'cake'
B.On a separate platform connected to 'cake'
C.On the main horizontal line after 'cake'
D.On a diagonal line below 'was'

Explanation:

The clause 'that my mother baked' is an adjective clause modifying 'cake', so it would be placed on a separate platform connected to 'cake' by a dotted line.

61. How are adverbial phrases diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line after the verb
B.On diagonal lines connected to the words they modify
C.On separate platforms below the main diagram
D.On vertical lines extending from the main line

Explanation:

Adverbial phrases are diagrammed on diagonal lines connected to the words they modify, which could be verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

62. True or False: In sentence diagramming, a verb and its helping verbs are placed together on the main horizontal line.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

True. A verb and its helping verbs are treated as a unit and are placed together on the main horizontal line in a sentence diagram.

63. In the sentence 'She was late because her car broke down', what type of clause is 'because her car broke down'?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Noun clause
B.Adjective clause
C.Adverbial clause
D.Independent clause

Explanation:

The clause 'because her car broke down' is an adverbial clause telling why she was late. It modifies the verb 'was' in the main clause.

64. Select all statements that are true about verbals in sentence diagrams:

CHECKBOXES

A.Gerunds function as nouns
B.Participles function as adjectives
C.Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs
D.Verbals are always on the main horizontal line
E.Verbals can have objects and modifiers

Explanation:

Gerunds function as nouns, participles function as adjectives, and infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. Verbals are not always on the main horizontal line (this depends on their function), and they can have objects and modifiers.

65. In the sentence 'The flowers, blooming in the garden, attracted butterflies', where would the phrase 'blooming in the garden' be placed in a diagram?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line below 'flowers'
B.On the main horizontal line after 'flowers'
C.On a diagonal line below 'attracted'
D.On a separate platform connected to 'flowers'

Explanation:

The phrase 'blooming in the garden' is a participial phrase functioning as an adjective modifying 'flowers', so it would be placed on a diagonal line below 'flowers'.

66. In sentence diagramming, how are intransitive verbs different from transitive verbs?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Intransitive verbs are placed on diagonal lines
B.Intransitive verbs are placed on a separate platform
C.Intransitive verbs have no direct object following them
D.Intransitive verbs can never have modifiers

Explanation:

The main difference in diagramming is that intransitive verbs have no direct object following them on the main horizontal line, while transitive verbs do. Both types of verbs are placed on the main horizontal line.

67. True or False: In sentence diagramming, objects of infinitives are placed on the same platform as the infinitive.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

True. Objects of infinitives are placed on the same platform as the infinitive, with the infinitive functioning as a verb and the object following it.

68. In the sentence 'Walking to school every day keeps me fit', what is the function of 'Walking to school every day'?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Subject
B.Predicate
C.Direct object
D.Adverbial phrase

Explanation:

The gerund phrase 'Walking to school every day' functions as the subject of the sentence. In a diagram, it would be placed on the main horizontal line in the subject position.

69. Select all statements that are true about diagramming sentences with elliptical constructions:

CHECKBOXES

A.Implied words are included in parentheses
B.The diagram shows the full grammatical structure
C.Elliptical constructions are common in comparisons
D.Implied words are always verbs
E.Elliptical constructions are never diagrammed

Explanation:

When diagramming sentences with elliptical constructions, implied words are included in parentheses to show the full grammatical structure. Elliptical constructions are common in comparisons, but implied words can be subjects, verbs, or other elements—not just verbs. Elliptical constructions are indeed diagrammed, not ignored.

70. In the sentence 'Deeply disappointed, John left the party early', where would 'Deeply disappointed' be placed in a diagram?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line below 'John'
B.On the main horizontal line before 'John'
C.On a diagonal line below 'left'
D.On a separate platform below the main diagram

Explanation:

The phrase 'Deeply disappointed' is a participial phrase functioning as an adjective modifying 'John', so it would be placed on a diagonal line below 'John'.

71. How are independent clauses in a compound-complex sentence diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the same horizontal line
B.On separate lines connected by dotted lines
C.On diagonal lines below the subject
D.On a single platform with divisions

Explanation:

In a compound-complex sentence, the independent clauses are diagrammed on separate lines connected by dotted lines, just as they would be in a compound sentence.

72. True or False: In sentence diagramming, adverbs modifying entire clauses are placed on diagonal lines below the main verb of that clause.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

False. Adverbs modifying entire clauses are typically placed on separate lines above the main diagram, as they modify the entire statement rather than just the verb.

73. In sentence diagramming, where are appositive phrases placed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line after the noun they rename
B.On a diagonal line below the noun they rename
C.On a separate platform connected to the main diagram
D.On a dotted line connecting to the noun they rename

Explanation:

Appositive phrases are placed on diagonal lines below the nouns they rename in a sentence diagram.

74. Select all items that would be placed on a separate line above the main diagram:

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A.Interjections
B.Direct address
C.Adverbs modifying the entire sentence
D.Prepositional phrases
E.Noun clauses
F.Transitional expressions

Explanation:

Interjections, direct address, adverbs modifying the entire sentence, and transitional expressions would all be placed on separate lines above the main diagram, as they are not grammatically connected to any specific part of the sentence.

75. In the sentence 'Whoever finishes first will receive a prize', how would 'Whoever finishes first' be diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.As the subject on the main horizontal line
B.As a noun clause in the subject position
C.As an adjective clause modifying 'prize'
D.As an adverbial clause modifying 'will receive'

Explanation:

The clause 'Whoever finishes first' is a noun clause functioning as the subject of the sentence. It would be diagrammed on a separate platform connected to the subject position on the main line.

76. How are imperative sentences diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.With no subject shown
B.With an understood 'you' as the subject in parentheses
C.With the verb first, followed by the subject
D.The same as exclamatory sentences

Explanation:

Imperative sentences are diagrammed with an understood 'you' as the subject, usually shown in parentheses on the main horizontal line.

77. True or False: In sentence diagramming, the object of a preposition can be a noun clause.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

True. The object of a preposition can be a noun clause, which would be diagrammed on a separate platform connected to the object position after the preposition.

78. In the sentence 'We learned that honesty is the best policy', what is the function of the clause 'that honesty is the best policy'?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Subject
B.Direct object
C.Predicate nominative
D.Adjective clause

Explanation:

The clause 'that honesty is the best policy' functions as the direct object of the verb 'learned', telling what was learned.

79. Select all statements that are true about diagramming conditional sentences:

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A.The condition is usually in a subordinate clause
B.The condition is often introduced by 'if' or 'unless'
C.The condition and result are on separate platforms
D.Conditional sentences always use the subjunctive mood
E.The condition always precedes the result in the diagram

Explanation:

In diagramming conditional sentences, the condition is usually in a subordinate clause, often introduced by 'if' or 'unless', and the condition and result are on separate platforms. However, conditional sentences don't always use the subjunctive mood, and the placement in the diagram follows the grammatical function, not necessarily the order of condition and result.

80. In sentence diagramming, how are parenthetical expressions handled?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.They are omitted from the diagram
B.They are placed on separate lines above the main diagram
C.They are placed on the main horizontal line in parentheses
D.They are always diagrammed as adverbial phrases

Explanation:

Parenthetical expressions are typically placed on separate lines above the main diagram, as they are not grammatically connected to any specific part of the sentence.

81. True or False: In sentence diagramming, compound prepositions (such as 'in front of') are treated as single units.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

True. Compound prepositions like 'in front of' or 'according to' are treated as single units in sentence diagrams.

82. In the sentence 'The team that wins the most games will be the champion', where would the clause 'that wins the most games' be placed in a diagram?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line below 'team'
B.On a separate platform connected to 'team'
C.On the main horizontal line after 'team'
D.On a separate platform connected to 'champion'

Explanation:

The clause 'that wins the most games' is an adjective clause modifying 'team', so it would be placed on a separate platform connected to 'team' by a dotted line.

83. Select all positions where adjectives can appear in a sentence diagram:

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A.On diagonal lines below the nouns they modify
B.On the main horizontal line after a linking verb
C.As the object of a preposition
D.On a separate platform with a subordinate clause
E.In the subject position if they are nominalized

Explanation:

Adjectives can appear on diagonal lines below the nouns they modify (attributive adjectives), on the main horizontal line after a linking verb (predicate adjectives), and in the subject position if they are nominalized (used as nouns). They do not appear as objects of prepositions or on separate platforms with subordinate clauses.

84. How are exclamatory sentences diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.With the exclamation point included on the main line
B.The same as declarative sentences, ignoring the exclamation
C.With the exclamatory word given special prominence
D.With all words on a single horizontal line

Explanation:

Exclamatory sentences are diagrammed the same way as declarative sentences, based on their grammatical structure. The exclamation point is not included in the diagram.

85. True or False: In sentence diagramming, nouns used as direct address are placed on the main horizontal line.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

False. Nouns used as direct address are not grammatically connected to the rest of the sentence, so they are placed on a separate line above the main diagram.

86. In the sentence 'What you need is patience', what is the function of 'What you need'?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Subject
B.Direct object
C.Predicate nominative
D.Adverbial clause

Explanation:

The clause 'What you need' is a noun clause functioning as the subject of the sentence. In a diagram, it would be placed on a separate platform connected to the subject position.

87. Select all statements that are true about diagramming complex-compound sentences:

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A.They contain at least two independent clauses
B.They contain at least one dependent clause
C.Independent clauses are connected by dotted lines
D.Dependent clauses are always connected to both independent clauses
E.They are diagrammed on a single horizontal line

Explanation:

Complex-compound sentences contain at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. The independent clauses are connected by dotted lines. Dependent clauses are connected only to the specific independent clause they modify, not to all independent clauses. They are not diagrammed on a single horizontal line.

88. In sentence diagramming, how are noun clauses used as predicate nominatives diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line below the linking verb
B.On the main horizontal line after the linking verb
C.On a separate platform connected to the predicate nominative position
D.As part of the main subject

Explanation:

Noun clauses used as predicate nominatives are diagrammed on separate platforms connected to the predicate nominative position after the linking verb.

89. True or False: In sentence diagramming, participial phrases always modify nouns or pronouns.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

True. Participial phrases function as adjectives and therefore always modify nouns or pronouns in a sentence.

90. In the sentence 'Give me that book', how would 'me' be diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.As a direct object on the main horizontal line
B.As an indirect object on a slanted line
C.As the subject in parentheses
D.As a predicate pronoun after the verb

Explanation:

In this sentence, 'me' is the indirect object, telling to whom the book should be given. It would be diagrammed on a slanted line between the verb 'give' and the direct object 'book'.

91. Select all statements that correctly describe the diagramming of infinitive phrases:

CHECKBOXES

A.Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs
B.The word 'to' is placed on a diagonal line
C.Objects of infinitives are placed on the same platform
D.Infinitives always function as direct objects
E.All infinitive phrases are diagrammed the same way

Explanation:

Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs; the word 'to' is placed on a diagonal line; and objects of infinitives are placed on the same platform as the infinitive. Infinitives don't always function as direct objects, and their diagramming varies based on their function in the sentence.

92. How would you diagram the sentence 'The dog barking at the mailman belongs to my neighbor'?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.With 'barking at the mailman' on a diagonal line below 'dog'
B.With 'barking at the mailman' on a separate platform connected to 'dog'
C.With 'barking' as the main verb of the sentence
D.With 'dog' and 'barking' as a compound subject

Explanation:

The phrase 'barking at the mailman' is a participial phrase functioning as an adjective modifying 'dog', so it would be placed on a diagonal line below 'dog'.

93. True or False: In a sentence diagram, a predicate adjective and a predicate nominative are diagrammed the same way.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

True. Both predicate adjectives and predicate nominatives follow linking verbs and are placed on the main horizontal line after the verb, separated by a vertical line that doesn't extend below the horizontal line.

94. In a complex sentence, what is the relationship between the independent and dependent clauses?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.They are equal in importance and connected by a dotted line
B.The dependent clause is placed on a platform below the independent clause
C.The dependent clause is always first in the diagram
D.There is no connection between them in the diagram

Explanation:

In a complex sentence, the dependent clause is placed on a platform below the independent clause and connected to the word it modifies by a dotted line.

95. Select all statements that are true about diagramming sentences with object complements:

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A.Object complements rename or describe the direct object
B.Object complements are placed after the direct object
C.Object complements are separated from the direct object by a vertical line
D.Object complements can only be nouns
E.Object complements are required after all transitive verbs

Explanation:

Object complements rename or describe the direct object, are placed after the direct object, and are separated from it by a vertical line. They can be nouns or adjectives, and they are not required after all transitive verbs, only after certain ones (like make, elect, call, name).

96. In the sentence 'We elected her president', how would 'president' be diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.As a direct object after 'elected'
B.As an object complement after 'her'
C.As an appositive below 'her'
D.As a predicate nominative after 'elected'

Explanation:

The word 'president' is an object complement, telling what 'her' was elected as. It would be placed after 'her' on the main horizontal line, separated by a vertical line.

97. How are adverbial infinitive phrases diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line
B.On diagonal lines connected to the words they modify
C.On separate platforms as subjects
D.As direct objects after transitive verbs

Explanation:

Adverbial infinitive phrases are diagrammed on diagonal lines connected to the words they modify, similar to other adverbial modifiers.

98. True or False: In sentence diagramming, all modifiers of a gerund are placed on the same platform as the gerund.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

True. When a gerund is diagrammed, all its modifiers are placed on the same platform as the gerund, with the gerund functioning as a verb on that platform.

99. In the sentence 'The committee decided which candidate to hire', what is the function of 'which candidate to hire'?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Subject
B.Direct object
C.Indirect object
D.Adverbial clause

Explanation:

The clause 'which candidate to hire' functions as the direct object of the verb 'decided', telling what was decided.

100. Select all structures that can function as objects of prepositions in a sentence diagram:

CHECKBOXES

A.Nouns
B.Pronouns
C.Gerund phrases
D.Noun clauses
E.Adverbs
F.Adjectives

Explanation:

Nouns, pronouns, gerund phrases, and noun clauses can all function as objects of prepositions in a sentence diagram. Adverbs and adjectives cannot serve as objects of prepositions.

101. In sentence diagramming, where are appositives placed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line after the noun they rename
B.On a diagonal line below the noun they rename
C.On a separate platform connected to the noun they rename
D.On a horizontal line attached to the end of the main line

Explanation:

Appositives are placed on diagonal lines below the nouns they rename in a sentence diagram.

102. How are subordinating conjunctions (because, although, when) diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line of the independent clause
B.On dotted lines connecting the two clauses
C.On the platform with the subordinate clause
D.They are omitted from the diagram

Explanation:

Subordinating conjunctions are placed on the platform with the subordinate clause, usually at the beginning of the clause's diagram.

103. True or False: In sentence diagramming, the subject of a gerund is placed on a line below the gerund.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

False. The subject of a gerund (in the possessive case) is placed on a diagonal line below the gerund, similar to how adjectives are placed.

104. In the sentence 'They were interested in what I had to say', what is the function of 'what I had to say'?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Direct object
B.Indirect object
C.Object of the preposition 'in'
D.Adjective clause

Explanation:

The clause 'what I had to say' functions as the object of the preposition 'in'. It would be diagrammed on a separate platform connected to the object position after the preposition.

105. Select all statements that are true about diagramming sentences with subordinate clauses:

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A.Subordinate clauses are placed on separate platforms
B.Each subordinate clause has its own subject and predicate
C.Subordinate clauses are connected to the words they modify
D.Subordinate clauses cannot contain other subordinate clauses
E.All subordinate clauses are diagrammed the same way

Explanation:

Subordinate clauses are placed on separate platforms, each with its own subject and predicate, and they are connected to the words they modify. They can contain other subordinate clauses, and their diagramming varies based on their function (noun, adjective, or adverb clause).

106. In sentence diagramming, where are adverbial expressions of time, place, or manner placed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line
B.On diagonal lines below the words they modify
C.On separate platforms below the main diagram
D.Above the main diagram

Explanation:

Adverbial expressions of time, place, or manner are placed on diagonal lines below the words they modify, typically verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

107. In the sentence 'Finishing the race was her goal', what is the function of 'Finishing the race'?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Subject
B.Direct object
C.Predicate nominative
D.Adverbial phrase

Explanation:

The gerund phrase 'Finishing the race' functions as the subject of the sentence. In a diagram, it would be placed on the main horizontal line in the subject position.

108. How are adjective clauses introduced by relative pronouns (who, which, that) diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.With the relative pronoun as part of the main clause
B.With the relative pronoun on the platform, functioning in its role in the clause
C.With the relative pronoun omitted from the diagram
D.With the relative pronoun on a dotted line connecting the clauses

Explanation:

Relative pronouns are placed on the platform with the adjective clause, functioning in their role in that clause (subject, object, etc.).

109. True or False: In sentence diagramming, all phrases within a compound sentence are connected to each other.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

False. In a compound sentence, the independent clauses are connected to each other, but phrases within one clause are not connected to phrases in another clause unless they have a specific grammatical relationship.

110. In the sentence 'His goal is to win the championship', what is the function of 'to win the championship'?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Subject
B.Direct object
C.Predicate nominative
D.Adverbial phrase

Explanation:

The infinitive phrase 'to win the championship' functions as a predicate nominative, renaming 'goal'. It would be placed on the main horizontal line after the linking verb 'is'.

111. Select all statements that are true about diagramming questions:

CHECKBOXES

A.Questions are rearranged into declarative word order for diagramming
B.The subject is placed before the verb, regardless of the original order
C.Question marks are included in the diagram
D.Questions with 'who' or 'what' as subjects keep their original word order
E.All auxiliary verbs come before the main verb in the diagram

Explanation:

When diagramming questions, they are rearranged into declarative word order with the subject before the verb, question marks are not included, questions with 'who' or 'what' as subjects can keep their original word order, and all auxiliary verbs come before the main verb in the diagram.

112. In sentence diagramming, where are direct objects placed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line below the verb
B.On the main horizontal line after the verb
C.On a slanted line between the subject and verb
D.On a separate platform below the main diagram

Explanation:

Direct objects are placed on the main horizontal line after the verb, separated by a vertical line.

113. How are possessive nouns diagrammed when they function as adjectives?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line before the noun they modify
B.On a diagonal line below the noun they modify
C.As direct objects of the verb
D.On a separate platform above the main diagram

Explanation:

Possessive nouns functioning as adjectives are placed on diagonal lines below the nouns they modify, just like other adjectives.

114. True or False: In sentence diagramming, the subject of an infinitive phrase is placed on a diagonal line below the infinitive.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

False. The subject of an infinitive phrase is placed on a horizontal line before the infinitive on the same platform, with the infinitive functioning as the verb of that platform.

115. In the sentence 'The coach told us to practice daily', what is the function of 'to practice daily'?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Direct object
B.Indirect object
C.Object complement
D.Objective complement

Explanation:

The infinitive phrase 'to practice daily' functions as an objective complement, completing the meaning of the direct object 'us' and telling what we were told to do.

116. Select all items that can function as complements in a sentence diagram:

CHECKBOXES

A.Predicate nominatives
B.Predicate adjectives
C.Direct objects
D.Indirect objects
E.Object complements
F.Adverbial phrases

Explanation:

Predicate nominatives, predicate adjectives, direct objects, indirect objects, and object complements can all function as complements in a sentence. Adverbial phrases function as modifiers, not complements.

117. In sentence diagramming, how are comparisons using 'than' or 'as' handled?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On the main horizontal line after the comparative adjective
B.On a diagonal line below the word being compared
C.As a separate platform showing the full comparison
D.With both items being compared on the same line

Explanation:

Comparisons using 'than' or 'as' are typically handled as separate platforms showing the full comparison, often with implied words included in parentheses.

118. In the sentence 'The runner, exhausted by the heat, collapsed at the finish line', where would the phrase 'exhausted by the heat' be placed in a diagram?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line below 'runner'
B.On the main horizontal line after 'runner'
C.On a diagonal line below 'collapsed'
D.On a separate platform connected to 'runner'

Explanation:

The phrase 'exhausted by the heat' is a participial phrase functioning as an adjective modifying 'runner', so it would be placed on a diagonal line below 'runner'.

119. True or False: In sentence diagramming, a verb phrase consists of a main verb plus all its helping verbs and modifiers.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

True. In sentence diagramming, a verb phrase includes the main verb, all its helping verbs, and all modifiers that apply to the verb.

120. In sentence diagramming, where is a predicate pronoun placed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On a diagonal line below the verb
B.On the main horizontal line after a linking verb
C.On a separate platform below the main diagram
D.In the subject position before the verb

Explanation:

A predicate pronoun (a pronoun used as a predicate nominative) is placed on the main horizontal line after a linking verb, just like any other predicate nominative.

121. Select all statements that are true about diagramming sentences with inverted word order:

CHECKBOXES

A.The diagram shows the grammatical relationships, not the original word order
B.The subject is placed before the verb in the diagram
C.Poetic inversions are rearranged to follow standard English word order
D.The original word order is noted somewhere on the diagram
E.Inverted questions keep their original word order

Explanation:

When diagramming sentences with inverted word order, the diagram shows the grammatical relationships rather than the original word order, the subject is placed before the verb, and poetic inversions are rearranged to follow standard English word order. The original word order is not noted on the diagram, and inverted questions do not keep their original word order.

122. How are conjunctive adverbs (however, furthermore, nevertheless) diagrammed?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.On dotted lines connecting independent clauses
B.On diagonal lines below the verbs they modify
C.On separate lines above the clauses they connect
D.As part of the subject of the clause they introduce

Explanation:

Conjunctive adverbs are typically diagrammed on separate lines above the clauses they connect, as they modify the entire clause rather than just the verb.

123. True or False: In a sentence diagram, adjective clauses must be placed immediately after the nouns they modify.

TRUE FALSE

True
False

Explanation:

False. In a sentence diagram, adjective clauses are placed on separate platforms connected to the nouns they modify by dotted lines, not immediately after them.

124. In the sentence 'I wonder where they are going', what is the function of 'where they are going'?

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A.Subject
B.Direct object
C.Adverbial clause
D.Predicate nominative

Explanation:

The clause 'where they are going' functions as the direct object of the verb 'wonder', telling what I wonder.

125. Select all elements that can be modified by adverbs in a sentence diagram:

CHECKBOXES

A.Verbs
B.Adjectives
C.Other adverbs
D.Nouns
E.Entire clauses
F.Prepositions

Explanation:

Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, and entire clauses in a sentence diagram. They do not modify nouns (adjectives do that) or prepositions.