Basic Sentence Parts and Patterns
Diagramming Sentences
The club elected Tashonda [as its] president.
Mary was awarded the Smith Case.
Turveydrop was named chairman while he was out of the room.
Samson slept.
Sit!
Where are you going?
What were you reading this morning? 
Whose bike were you using?
May I postpone this assignment? 
The cat howled and scratched ferociously.
Juanita and Celso worked hard and then rested.
Juanita, Federica, and Celso are working.
Tashonda sent e-mail.
Tashonda sent cards and letters.
Tashonda sent e-mail, cards, and letters.
Joselyn cooked breakfast and ate it.
Samantha proofreads and edits her essays.
Mrs. Doubtfire gave the children homework.
Mrs. Doubtfire gave Tabitha and Samantha quizzes.
John Calhoun is a coach.
Johnny painted his old jalopy purple.
[as direct object] José cut himself.
[as indirect object] Mr. Edwards gave himself a raise.
[as object of a preposition] She cared only for herself
I myself prefer basketball.
[or] I prefer basketball myself.
John Calhoun, the coach, yelled at the referees.
Heitor, address the class now.
Man, that hurt!
Athletic moves excite the crowd.
The little old lady hit the tall and distinguished gentleman.
Samson was powerful.
Samson was powerful but gullible.
Joanna is considerably taller than her brother [is].
Dogsbreath works quickly.
A very friendly dog wags its tail quite often.
Dr. Turveydrop waited patiently and quietly at the door.
Charles is working in the garden.
Charles is working in the garden by the river.
The thought of getting up and working is alarming.
Tashonda does her best work early during the semester.
She felt under the weather.
The crumbling bridge must be repaired.
The screaming crowd watched the bridge falling into the river.
Working hard can be profitable.
Terminata hates eating broccoli.
Wolfson wrote a book about playing basketball.
To know him is to love him.
His decision to leave early was unfortunate.
He is determined to work hard.
The Eagles slowly began to climb the national rankings.
Pedrito had no choice except to run away.
Mom wanted me to do the dishes.
It was a mistake to elect William president.
Professor Villa made her students read four novels.
There are never enough hot dogs at the annual picnic.
There is no one working with Albert.
To tell the truth, I do not remember meeting her.
Either we wash the walls, or we paint them.
The burglar was shot.
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